A 22-year-old Malaysian diver tragically died on June 18 after becoming entangled with a boat propeller while cleaning a ship’s hull at an anchorage off the East Coast of Singapore.
Emergency Response
The Singapore Civil Defence Force reported receiving a call for assistance at 31 Marina Coastal Drive on June 18. The diver, employed by Dive-Marine Services, was rushed to Singapore General Hospital but succumbed to his injuries.
Investigation and Safety Measures
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is currently investigating the incident and has ordered the company to halt all diving activities until further notice.
