A collision occurred between the Singapore-registered passenger ferry, Horizon 9, and the Marshall Islands-registered tanker, La Digue, on 10 November at approximately 5pm off the Southern Islands. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) confirmed the incident as the ferry was en route to HarbourFront Centre.
An MPA patrol craft was swiftly deployed to escort the ferry back to HarbourFront Centre. All 165 passengers and seven crew members aboard Horizon 9 were safely disembarked at the Regional Ferry Terminal. The ferry sustained damage to its bow above the waterline but remained operational. The tanker, La Digue, reported no damage.
There were no injuries or pollution resulting from the collision, and navigational traffic and port operations remained unaffected. The MPA is currently investigating the incident to determine the cause and prevent future occurrences.
