The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) on Saturday (6 June) said a Tanzania-registered container vessel, GOLDEN STAR 1 , sank about 6 km off Batam on 5 June 2026 at around 10.30pm (Singapore Time). The vessel reportedly took on water and subsequently sank. All nine crew members were safely rescued by the Indonesian authorities. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore issued navigational broadcasts advising vessels to exercise caution when transiting the area, and to report any sighting of containers adrift. “Vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore remains unaffected,” MPA said. “There are currently no reports of oil pollution in Singapore waters.” MPA has informed the Indonesian authorities and is monitoring the situation.   Photo credit: Marine Traffic / Hans Rosenkranz Published: 8 June, 2026