Singapore to house foreign workers in vessels as COVID-19 spreads
Singapore is preparing to house hundreds of foreign labourers in accommodation vessels typically used for offshore and marine industry staff, in the context that the COVID-19 has been spreading rapidly in dormitories of guest workers.
Singapore to house foreign workers in vessels as COVID-19 spreads (Photo: MPA)
Singapore (VNA) – Singapore is preparing to house hundreds of foreign labourers inaccommodation vessels typically used for offshore and marine industry staff, inthe context that the COVID-19 has been spreading rapidly in dormitories of guest workers.
TheMaritime and Port Authority (MPA) of Singapore said it is working with terminaloperator PSA Singapore, Keppel Corp's rig-building unit, floating accommodationbarge provider Bibby Maritime Ltd, and serviced apartment operator The AscottLtd to bring in and manage two floating accommodations.
Singaporean Ministerof Transport Khaw Boon Wan said in a Facebook post on April 12 that eachfacility can hold a few hundred occupants and can be suitably organised toachieve safe distancing.
The facilities aredocked in a restricted area in a port terminal, Khaw added.
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In recent days, cramped dormitories where dozensof thousands of foreign workers are living in have become the strongest sourcesof infection in Singapore./.
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Singapore to house foreign workers in vessels as COVID-19 spreads (Photo: MPA) 
