Friday, May 28, 2010
> @ 10:18 PM
Oil spill spreads to Changi Beach

http://sg.yfittopostblog.com/2010/05/25/oil-spill-off-singapore-after-vessels-collide/
"The oil spill from Tuesday morning’s collision between two large vessels has been spotted along a 700-metre stretch of Changi Beach." From as far as i know, it was reported in news that the oil spill has been spotted at coast of Indonesia.
Personal Response:
After hearing the news, what was your first response? Are you worried for the water we are drinking from our taps? or are you worried for the marine animals and wildlife? or are you worried for the crews on board? If you are worried for the water, fret not, according to an AET spokesperson, it was told that the shores were "cleaned up by specialists using a small armada of boats" and "oil dispersants". If you are worried for the marine animals, do not worry, the "oil dispersants" are all doing their very best to prevent more lives being taken away. Apart from it, should be the oil slick hit the shores, "it’s mainly the invertebrates like the crabs, the sea snails that will likely be affected.” As far as we are concerned, these lives can be prevented from taking away when our authorized personnel managed to save them on time. Whereas, if you are worried about the crews on board, it was reported "nobody was injured in the accident and ship traffic in the area has not been affected by the incident".
To further add on, "the National Environment Agency said it would take “the next few days” to clean up the coastline and advises the public to stay away from the affected beaches". Because it was strongly believe that these oil spills can cause allergy to beach users who have over-sensitive skins. It was also reported over the news that the recent oil spill has caused a drop in businesses that are situated at the coast areas. We should all learn to be more careful in the future potential causes to prevent loss.
SHERIDIN TAN :)