The body of a pilot was found on Saturday in the waters off Southern Islands after the intensive investigation of the Maritime and Port Authorities of Singapore. The harbour pilot from PSA Marine (PSAM) had fallen overboard while disembarking from a tugboat to board a PSAM launch boat in waters off Southern Islands. The pilot was wearing a lifejacket at the time of the incident. The Singapore authorities immediately issued navigational safety broadcasts to the surrounding vessels, and activated divers to conduct underwater search for the missing pilot.
The incident took place on 11th of February 2023 Singapore time when the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) Marine Safety Control Centre received a report of a harbour pilot from PSA Marine (PSAM) who had fallen overboard, while disembarking from a tugboat to board a PSAM launch boat in waters off Southern Islands.
Immediately the Singapore authorities with the support of the Police Coast Guard and the Singapore Civil Defence Force deployed a patrol, and emergency response craft to the scene to conduct search and rescue operations. The authority also activated divers to conduct underwater search for the missing pilot, and issued navigational safety broadcasts to the surrounding vessels to support the search efforts.
The body of the pilot was recovered at about 1130 hrs on 11 February 2023, and conveyed to PCG Brani Base. In accordance with the latest information investigations are ongoing.
