This is a full version of NEA-MPA’s reply issued to the media agency; published in The Straits Times, 27 May 2023.
Restrictions on Ash Scattering to Protect Our Seas
We thank Ms Theresa Lim Siew Leng for her letter on ash scattering at sea.
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has designated an area where ash scattering can be carried out, from 7am to 7pm daily. There are regulations under MPA relating to the disposal of materials into the sea.
As pointed out by Ms Lim, plastics or other synthetic materials should not be disposed into the sea during the ash scattering at sea. MPA and the National Environment Agency will continue to engage and educate stakeholders on the proper conduct of ash scattering at sea.
Captain Daknashamoorthy Ganasen,
Senior Director (Operations & Marine Services)
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
Ms Pun Wui-Mei,
Director (Memorial Facilities and Planning Division)
National Environment Agency