A 24-year-old worker from Hwa Leong Offshore Engineering has died after being found unconscious inside a confined space at Seatrium's Tuas Boulevard yard in Singapore. The incident occurred around 20:00 local time inside a 28-inch stainless steel pipe on a newly fabricated process module. Paramedics pronounced the worker dead at the scene.

Official Response and Investigation

Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has confirmed it is investigating the fatality. Seatrium, the yard operator, stated that the safety and well-being of everyone on its premises is paramount and that a thorough investigation is underway. The company is providing support to the victim's family and coworkers but declined to give further details out of respect for the family and the ongoing investigation.

Safety Regulations and Context

The MOM emphasized general safety measures for confined spaces, stating they must be clearly identified and labelled. Before any work begins, risk control measures—including atmospheric testing, adequate ventilation, and a permit-to-work—must be implemented to mitigate foreseeable hazards. This incident occurs against a backdrop of improving workplace safety in Singapore, which recorded 36 workplace fatalities in 2025, the lowest rate (0.96 per 100,000 workers) since 2020.

Project and Company Background

Details of the specific vessel and project involved were not disclosed. Seatrium's Tuas Boulevard Yard is a major facility currently working on projects including Shell’s Sparta floating production unit and three FPSOs for Petrobras. Seatrium is a leading offshore specialist responsible for a significant majority of global FSRU and floating storage unit conversions.