SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Beaches on Singapore's Sentosa island were closed on Saturday after an oil spill spread from a nearby shipping terminal to the tourist haven south of the city-state. A Reuters witness saw tape cordoning off the oil-stained waters and sand of Tanjong Beach from visitors.

Oil covers Singapore's beaches after a spill from a nearby shipping terminal:::: The oil spread after a Netherlands-flagged dredger struck a stationary Singapore-flagged bunker vesselThe oil-stained waters and sand of Tanjong Beach were cordoned off from visitors.

Beaches on Singapore's top resort island of Sentosa, which also house luxury waterfront homes, were shuttered on Saturday due to an oil spill at a nearby port, maritime authorities said.

Beaches on Sentosa island were stained dark and have been cordoned off after the slick, caused by a collision between two ships.

Beaches on Singapore's Sentosa Island were closed after an oil spill after a dredger hit a bunker vessel in a nearby port. All beaches in the vicinity have been shut for activities. A clean-up drive is underway.

All beaches on Sentosa were closed on Saturday following an oil spill that had spread from Pasir Panjang Terminal in Singapore. Residents of Sentosa Cove – an upscale development with houses and condominiums – were told on Saturday morning that as of 7am (local time),