Merchant ship rescues Vietnamese sailor adrift in South China Sea
Le Truong Giang, 38, was reported to be in stable condition and did not require medical assistance.
Pahang Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) director, First Admiral Mazlan Mat Rejab, said the Kuantan Maritime Rescue Sub-Centre (MRSC) was alerted to the incident at around 10pm.
"The merchant ship sent an email notifying the rescue centre about the incident. The victim is in good health and has been provided with food and other basic necessities.
"Since he does not require medical attention, the ship will disembark him at its port of destination in Tanjung Pelepas, Johor. MV Maersk Norberg is expected to arrive in Johor on May 19," he said in a statement today.
Mazlan said that the Johor Baru MRSC has been informed, and the individual will be handed over to the authorities for further investigation.
He urged the public to report any illegal activities or emergencies at sea by contacting the Malaysia Emergency Response Services (MERS 999) or the Pahang Maritime Operations Centre at 09-5717345.
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