Lost at sea: At least 18 Singaporeans have died in regional waters since 2007

24 Jun 2019

Article featured the various factors that have killed 18 Singaporeans in regional waters since 2007. Captain Sahwan Osman, a senior lecturer at SP’s Singapore Maritime Academy, opined that boats and vessels registered in Singapore undergo rigorous maritime registration and licensing processes by the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore, in order to be deemed seaworthy. However, even the best-maintained vessels can struggle in bad weather and Captain Sahwan shared that vessels must be careful during monsoon periods and when Sumatra squalls pass over Singapore waters.