Two port workers die after falling into the sea in Singapore — Channel NewsAsia

In Singapore, two workers died after falling into the sea while working at Tuas Port on the morning of September 22. They were performing stevedoring work, which involves loading and unloading cargo from ships at ports.

Incident circumstances

According to Channel NewsAsia, a spokesperson for port operator PSA Singapore said the incident occurred at about 8:40 a.m. The Singapore Civil Defence Force received a call for assistance at around 9:10 a.m. the same day.

One of the workers was pronounced dead at the scene. The other was taken to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, where he died.

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Investigation ongoing

PSA Singapore said it is cooperating with the relevant authorities, and an investigation into the circumstances of the incident is ongoing. The port operator also said it is providing support to the workers' families.

Channel NewsAsia contacted the police and Singapore's Ministry of Manpower for additional information about the workers' deaths.

In the first half of 2026, 21 people died at workplaces in Singapore. The annualized workplace fatal injury rate was 1.1 cases per 100,000 workers. In June, the Ministry of Manpower strengthened penalties for companies that violate workplace safety rules: they may face higher fines and longer work stop orders.