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Malay Mail
21-05-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
MMEA rescues 30 Indonesians after boat capsizes off Tanjung Penawar
KOTA TINGGI, May 21 — The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) managed to rescue 30 Indonesian passengers of a boat that capsized at 19.3 nautical miles north east of Tanjung Penawar here yesterday. Its Johor deputy-general (operations) Capt (M) Kama Azri Kamil said the Johor Bahru Maritime Rescue Sub Centre (MRSC) received preliminary information from the Tanjung Pinang National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) at 9 am after the boat capsized in its Maritime Search and Rescue Region. He added that the MRSC coordinated the search and rescue effort with the help of BASARNAS before MMEA assets were mobilised to rescue the victims. 'During the incident, the vessel Andros Spirit that was nearby acted immediately to provide aid and rescue victims, while KM Sibuan along with other assets including boats Petir 11 and Penggalang 15 were also dispatched to the location to help with the rescue. 'All victims were placed on the Andros Spirit and accompanied to the Indonesian maritime border to be handed over to KN Rantos, KN Kalimasadha and KN Tanjung Datu for further action,' he said in a statement today. Kama Azri said the success of the operation was a result of the close ties between regional maritime enforcement agencies and the swift action of all involved. 'The MMEA is always committed to ensuring the safety of national waters and continues to cooperate in cross-border operations to protect lives at sea,' he added. — Bernama
The Star
20-05-2025
- General
- The Star
Indonesian vessel capsizes near Pedra Branca
Illustrative photo of Pedra Branca SINGAPORE: All 30 people on board an Indonesia-registered vessel, Facific Memory II were rescued after it capsized near Pedra Branca on Tuesday (May 20), according to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). In a statement, the agency said the MPA-operated Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) received information at about 7.20am that a vessel had capsized with people in the water, approximately 14.6 nautical miles northeast of Pedra Branca. MRCC Singapore, which coordinated the search and rescue operation, immediately issued navigational broadcasts for vessels in the vicinity to render assistance and directed a Liberia-registered bulk carrier, Andros Spirit, to rescue those in the water. "The vessel arrived at the scene shortly after and successfully rescued all 30 individuals who were onboard Facific Memory II,' the statement said. All those rescued will disembark in Batam, Indonesia. - Bernama
Malay Mail
20-05-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
Singapore coordinates rescue of 30 crew members after Indonesian vessel capsizes near contested Pedra Branca
SINGAPORE, May 20 — All 30 people on board an Indonesia-registered vessel, Facific Memory II (rpt: FACIFIC), were rescued after it capsized near Pedra Branca on Tuesday, according to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). In a statement, the agency said the MPA-operated Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) received information at about 7.20 am that a vessel had capsized with people in the water, approximately 14.6 nautical miles northeast of Pedra Branca. MRCC Singapore, which coordinated the search and rescue operation, immediately issued navigational broadcasts for vessels in the vicinity to render assistance and directed a Liberia-registered bulk carrier, Andros Spirit, to rescue those in the water. 'The vessel arrived on scene shortly after and successfully rescued all 30 individuals that were on board Facific Memory II,' the statement said. All those rescued will disembark in Batam, Indonesia. — Bernama
