31 March 2012, 1900hrs (Singapore time)
Search and Rescue Operation – Updates
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has been coordinating search and rescue (SAR) operations for the missing person from pleasure craft SZ11614F since 0950hrs (Singapore time) today. The pleasure craft had departed from Jurong River and was heading towards the Southern Islands before the incident happened off Penjuru Terminal.
There were 10 male Singaporeans onboard. Of the 9 persons that have been accounted for, 6 did not require hospital treatment. 2 were sent to National University Hospital (NUH), where they are warded. They are now in stable condition. 1 was pronounced dead by Singapore Civil Defence Force personnel at Jurong Fishery Port at 1048hrs.
Two MPA and one Police Coast Guard craft have been deployed for the SAR operations. MPA and the Police Coast Guard have expanded the surface search areas of the SAR operations and will continue through the night. Commercial divers have also been deployed to conduct an underwater search in the vicinity of the incident. MPA has also sent a broadcast to all passing vessels and waterfront properties’ operators to keep a look out for the missing person.
Investigations by MPA and the Singapore Police Force are on-going.
For media queries relating to the search and rescue operation, please call MPA’s media hotline at 6375 1643.
For media queries on the deceased person, please call Singapore Police Force media hotline at 9777 5640.