Worker fatality at Tuas shipyard under investigation

A worker has died following an incident at a shipyard in Tuas, Singapore, with the Ministry of Manpower investigating the case. The authority said the incident occurred on April 6th at a worksite operated by Seatrium.
The Ministry reported that the 24-year-old welder was “found lying unconscious inside a 71cm stainless steel pipe on board a newly fabricated process module of a vessel”. He was removed and pronounced dead at the scene.
The worker was employed by Hwa Leong Offshore Engineering. Authorities said all confined spaces must be clearly identified and labelled, adding, “Before any work begins, relevant risk-control measures, including atmospheric testing, adequate ventilation and application of permit-to-work, must be implemented to address and mitigate any foreseeable hazards associated with the confined spaces.”
Seatrium said it was aware of the incident involving a subcontractor and is conducting its own investigation. The company added, “We are extending the fullest support to the victim’s family and co-workers.”
Singapore recorded 36 workplace deaths in 2025, down from 43 in 2024, with a workplace death rate of 0.96 per 100,000 workers.