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A day after a luxury yacht worth at least S$2.4 million caught fire at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, marina operations have largely resumed, although the affected berth remains closed asinvestigations continue. A marine salvage company has begun assessing the damaged vessel, and charter operators reported that services resumed shortly after the incident, with limited disruption due to the current off-peak season. In response to the fire, yacht operators said they are reviewing and strengthening onboard fire safety measures, including carrying additional fire extinguishers beyond regulatory requirements. Operators noted that vessels already undergo annual inspections and that marina crews receive fire safety training, but the incident has highlighted the need for even greater vigilance. Captain Chatur Wahyu, Director of SP’s Singapore Maritime Academy said fires of this scale involving pleasure craft are uncommon but warned that faults in electrical systems and batteries are potential causes. With the marine sector increasingly adopting electrified technologies, battery-related fire risks may become more prominent. He stressed the importance of regular inspections, preventive maintenance of electrical and battery charging systems, and equipping marina personnel with basic firefighting skills to help contain fires before they escalate. Similar news reported in Channel News Asia.

[Channel 5]