Drones used for the first time to fight fire on ship in Pasir Panjang terminal
Also new is a system for seamen to report near-miss incidents, to help others learn from mistakes.
For the first time, drones were utilized to combat a blaze on a ship docked at Pasir Panjang Terminal, according to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) Chief Executive Ang Wee Keong. On April 1st, a container vessel registered in London caught fire while berthed at the terminal operated by PSA. The drones, equipped with infrared imaging, aided the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) in pinpointing the fire's hot spots and facilitated a swift and effective firefighting operation.
No injuries were reported, and all crew members were accounted for. The deployment of drones in this situation is part of MPA's plans to broaden the use of unmanned aerial systems in Singapore's port waters, enhancing surveillance and emergency response capabilities. The new Singapore Near Miss Reporting System, a collaboration between the National Maritime Safety at Sea Council and the Singapore Shipping Association, encourages maritime workers to report near-miss incidents confidentially, fostering a culture of safety and learning.
Nine MPA Safety@Sea Awards were presented at the Singapore Safety@Sea Week, recognizing outstanding contributions to marine safety, including the Maersk Hamburg crew for rescuing approximately 50 migrants from a distressed boat in June 2015.
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