Ferry runs aground on reclaimed land at Tekong 9 July 2018

A ferry carrying 45 people was stranded on reclaimed land near Pulau Tekong during low tide after it collided with rocks along the island on 9 Jul 2018 near midnight. Visibility was low and the ferry was at risk of capsizing.

Graphics from The Straits Times, 10 Jul 18

Photo from the Singapore Police Force
in The New Paper, 11 Jul 18

All on board were rescued by the Police Coast Guard. There were no reports of injury or oil pollution, said MPA, adding that the owner is making arrangements to "re-float" the ferry.

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