On the evening of April 3, 2025, oil from a ruptured pipeline at Malaysia’s Langsat Terminal entered Singapore waters. The spill spread across the Johor Strait, reaching sensitive coastal areas such as Pulau Ubin and Changi Beach.

Within hours, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) launched a coordinated inter-agency response. A key part of this action was the Harbo T6 boom system. It had been pre-positioned along the coastline for immediate deployment.

Two-person teams deployed the modular, lightweight Harbo Boom at Chek Jawa Wetlands and other biodiversity-rich zones. The boom requires no vessels, cranes, or heavy infrastructure. This design allowed teams to contain the spill within minutes. Its submerged ballast created a secure seal near shorelines and wetland roots. This prevented oil from entering mangroves and other sensitive habitats.

Key outcomes of the deployment:

• Rapid response: Deployed on-site within hours of the spill alert.

• Operational efficiency: Minimal personnel and manual handling; no heavy equipment needed.

• Targeted protection: Placed to protect sensitive areas like Chek Jawa Wetlands.

• Effective containment: No further shoreline contamination occurred.

This operation demonstrates Singapore MPA’s proactive approach. Using modular, rapid-deployment booms in first-response protocols ensures early protection of critical coastal ecosystems. Harbo Boom’s role highlights its effectiveness as a frontline containment tool for high-stakes spills in Southeast Asia.