The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was alerted at about 1:30pm on 14 April 2025 that a moored Belize registered dredger, KSE Hitachi, had sunk off Tuas.

There were no personnel reported to be on board the dredger at the time of the incident.

Port operations remain unaffected. Navigational broadcast has been issued to advise passing vessels to keep clear of the area. The dredger’s company is making arrangements to salvage the vessel.

Three MPA patrol crafts have been deployed to the site to render assistance.

MPA is investigating the incident.
Source: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore