This barge was deployed by JPA's contractor who was overseeing upgrading works, MPA said. MPA said that officers from the Singapore Police Force responded to the incident and helped the affected passengers to disembark safely. However, when the ferry arrived at Changi Ferry Terminal, the crew did not allow them to disembark, said the 38-year-old who works in the medical industry. According to Malaysian ferry company Limbongan Maju's website, the last ferry to Singapore from Tanjung Belungkor departs at 6.30pm and arrives in Changi at 7pm. Ferry services at Changi Ferry Terminal resumed at 8am on Friday (Dec 22) as per normal.

Source: The Star December 23, 2017 08:26 UTC