The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has reported that a Belize-registered dredger, KSE Hitachi, sank in the waters off Tuas, near Singapore.

According to the MPA, there were no personnel on board the dredger at the time of the incident, and port operations have not been affected.

An investigation into the incident is currently underway. MPA has issued a navigation warning, advising passing vessels to avoid the area.

The dredging company is arranging for salvage operations.

Three MPA patrol boats have been deployed to the scene to provide assistance.

About Tuas, Singapore

Tuas is located in the western part of mainland Singapore and is the country's westernmost industrial and port zone, near the border with Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Tuas Port is a major ongoing development, set to become the world’s largest fully automated port. Construction began in 2015 and is being carried out in four phases, with full operations expected in the 2040s.