Marco Polo 802

Marco Polo 802

Marco Polo 802
Photo: batamnewsasia.com

On the morning of June 6, the container barge Marco Polo 802 ran aground off Tanjong Beach in Sentosa, Singapore. The barge loaded with containers had run ashore in the coastal shallows which resulted in the lagoon being partially blocked.  Some sea barriers in the area were damaged by the barge, but there was no reports of damage to barge hull.

Authorities reported the barge was in stable condition with no pollution released. The Singapore authorities dispatched tugboats which were able to pull the Marco Polo 802 free a short time later. The barge was towed to a nearby anchorage area for inspection.  The incident is under investigation.

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