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The Star
2 days ago
- General
- The Star
Ghost ship not considered dangerous
Floating mystery: Hazmat members from the Terengganu and Pahang Fire and Rescue Department conducting an inspection on the ghost ship that was found drifting in the waters near the Semangkok A Oil Platform in Terengganu. — Bernama CHUKAI: A ghost ship drifting near the Semangkok A oil platform off Terengganu appears to be risk-free as no hazardous chemicals or human remains were found in the abandoned hulk, says Kemaman Maritime Zone director Maritime Commander Abdul Halim Hamzah. He said 17 members of the Fire and Rescue Department's hazardous materials (Hazmat) special team and three officers from the state Marine Department were involved in an hour-long inspection on three levels of the 53.7m-long and 10m-wide ship at the Kemaman Supply Base. He said the Fire Department had used two types of high-tech equipment – a four-gas meter and gasmet (gas analyser) to detect the presence of any hazardous materials or gases in the ship. 'The Hazmat team used advanced equipment to detect any readings from hazardous chemicals or gases on all three levels of the ship. 'The area was found to be safe, with no signs or presence of human remains. 'Initially, there was an unpleasant odour, but upon inspection it was traced to raw materials in the refrigerator,' he told a press conference. Abdul Halim said the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) team would conduct regular patrols around the ship's area to prevent trespassing. The ship was towed to Kemaman Supply Base at about 11.30am on Thursday after it was first spotted on Aug 12. The ghost ship is believed to be an oil tanker which caught fire off Tanjung Sedili Kecil, along the Johor coast on Aug 7, where one crew member died, with four others injured. However, the identity of the ship is still under investigation. Pahang MMEA director First Admiral (Maritime) Mazlan Mat Rejab said for the operation, a Dauphin AS 365 N3 helicopter was used for aerial monitoring, while the Maritime Special Task and Rescue Team was flown from Kerteh to the Larut Platform. From there, they were transferred to MV Aishah AIMS 1 to board the ship. 'The team managed to install the towline, which was then transferred to the MV JM Purnama rescue vessel for the remaining 140-nautical-mile journey,' he said.
The Star
3 days ago
- General
- The Star
Ghost ship found drifting near Semangkok A oil platform to undergo safety inspection, says MMEA
Pahang Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) director First Admiral (Maritime) Mazlan Mat Rejab speaking to the media on the latest steps being taken to investigate the ghost ship. - Photo: Bernama CHUKAI: A "ghost ship" drifting in the waters near the Semangkok A oil platform in Terengganu since Aug 12 will undergo a safety inspection before a full investigation begins. Pahang Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) director First Admiral (Maritime) Mazlan Mat Rejab said the vessel was successfully towed to the Kemaman Supply Base (KSB) in Teluk Kalung at about 11.30am Friday (Aug 15). He said 12 personnel from the Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) team of the Terengganu and Pahang Fire and Rescue Department will board the ship on Friday afternoon for an initial inspection. This will be followed by a more thorough examination by other security personnel. "The towing operation, coordinated by the Maritime Rescue Sub Centre (MRSC) Kuantan, the Marine Department of Malaysia (JLM) East Coast Region, and PETRONAS, with the assistance of several private agencies, was completed after the vessel travelled 140 nautical miles over two days," he told a press conference at the Kemaman Maritime Zone here Friday. He added that Hazmat personnel would first ensure the ship is safe and free from risks before other rescue teams and agencies board for further inspections. Mazlan credited the success of the operation to the cooperation of 62 personnel and officers from various security agencies and oil and gas industry partners. For the operation, a Dauphin AS 365 N3 helicopter was used for aerial monitoring, while the Maritime Special Task and Rescue Team (STAR Team) was flown from Kerteh to the Larut Platform. From there, they were transferred to the MV Aishah AIMS 1 to board the ghost ship. "The team managed to install the towline, which was then transferred to the MV JM Purnama rescue vessel for the remaining 140-nautical-mile journey," he said. Mazlan added that the ghost ship had no crew onboard, and authorities are still investigating the cause of a fire on the vessel. The fire's origin remains unclear, with suspicion that it could have been caused by hazardous gas or other chemicals, which poses significant risks to the tow vessel's crew. He said authorities believe the ghost ship may be linked to a fire on a foreign tanker at Tanjung Sedili Kecil, near the eastern waters of Johor, Kota Tinggi, last week. However, the identity of the ghost ship is still under investigation. - Bernama
Barnama
3 days ago
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- Barnama
Ghost Ship Drifting Near Semangkok A Oil Platform To Undergo Safety Inspection
CHUKAI, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- A 'ghost ship' drifting in the waters near the Semangkok A oil platform in Terengganu since Aug 12 will undergo a safety inspection before a full investigation begins. Pahang Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) director, First Admiral (Maritime) Mazlan Mat Rejab, said the vessel was successfully towed to the Kemaman Supply Base (KSB) in Teluk Kalung at about 11.30 am today. He said 12 personnel from the Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) team of the Terengganu and Pahang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) will board the ship this afternoon for an initial inspection. This will be followed by a more thorough examination by other security personnel. 'The towing operation, coordinated by the Maritime Rescue Sub Centre (MRSC) Kuantan, the Marine Department of Malaysia (JLM) East Coast Region, and Petronas, with the assistance of several private agencies, was completed after the vessel travelled 140 nautical miles over two days,' he told a press conference at the Kemaman Maritime Zone here today. He added that Hazmat personnel would first ensure the ship is safe and free from risks before other rescue teams and agencies board for further inspections. Mazlan credited the success of the operation to the cooperation of 62 personnel and officers from various security agencies and oil and gas industry partners. For the operation, a Dauphin AS 365 N3 helicopter was used for aerial monitoring, while the Maritime Special Task and Rescue Team (STAR Team) was flown from Kerteh to the Larut Platform. From there, they were transferred to the MV Aishah AIMS 1 to board the ghost ship. 'The team managed to install the towline, which was then transferred to the MV JM Purnama rescue vessel for the remaining 140-nautical-mile journey,' he said. Mazlan added that the ghost ship had no crew onboard, and authorities are still investigating the cause of a fire on the vessel. The fire's origin remains unclear, with suspicion that it could have been caused by hazardous gas or other chemicals, which poses significant risks to the tow vessel's crew.
The Star
3 days ago
- The Star
MMEA detects 'ghost ship' in Terengganu waters
KUANTAN: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has detected a "ghost ship" drifting in the waters near the Semangkok A oil platform in Terengganu, on Tuesday (Aug 12). Pahang MMEA director First Admiral (Maritime) Mazlan Mat Rejab said the unnamed vessel, weighing 292.9 tonnes, is believed to be linked to the incident of an oil tanker that caught fire off Tanjung Sedili on Aug 7. He said the ship was spotted about four nautical miles east of the platform, following a report received by the Maritime Rescue Sub Centre (MRSC) Kuantan from MRSC Johor Bahru at 4.45pm on Aug 12. "The vessel had drifted past the oil platform area and posed a potential threat to the safety of other platforms nearby. The ship is currently being towed to the Kemaman Supply Base (KSB) in Terengganu for salvage operations," he said in a statement Thursday (Aug 14). On Aug 7, the media reported that one Indonesian crew member died while four others were injured when a fire broke out onboard a foreign oil tanker, 36 nautical miles east of Tanjung Sedili Kechil, near the waters of east Johor, Kota Tinggi, on Aug 6. Mazlan said the agency would conduct a detailed inspection, including an investigation into the ship's identity and any reports of possible victims on board, once it arrives at KSB. He also said the operation received support from a Dauphin AS 365 N3 helicopter, which transported the Special Action and Rescue team, along with personnel from the Malaysia Marine Department, Malaysia Petroleum Management, PETRONAS, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd, Vestigo Petroleum Sdn Bhd, Jadestone Energy (Malaysia) and Jasa Merin (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd. "MMEA will continue the operation until the vessel is safely handed over to the Malaysia Marine Department," he added. - Bernama
Barnama
4 days ago
- Barnama
MMEA Detects ‘Ghost Ship' In Terengganu Waters
KUANTAN, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has detected a 'ghost ship' drifting in the waters near the Semangkok A oil platform in Terengganu, on Tuesday (Aug 12). Pahang MMEA director First Admiral (Maritime) Mazlan Mat Rejab said the unnamed vessel, weighing 292.9 tonnes, is believed to be linked to the incident of an oil tanker that caught fire off Tanjung Sedili on Aug 7. He said the ship was spotted about four nautical miles (nm) east of the platform, following a report received by the Maritime Rescue Sub Centre (MRSC) Kuantan from MRSC Johor Bahru at 4.45 pm on Aug 12. 'The vessel had drifted past the oil platform area and posed a potential threat to the safety of other platforms nearby. The ship is currently being towed to the Kemaman Supply Base (KSB) in Terengganu for salvage operations,' he said in a statement today. On Aug 7, the media reported that one Indonesian crew member died while four others were injured when a fire broke out onboard a foreign oil tanker, 36 nm east of Tanjung Sedili Kechil, near the waters of east Johor, Kota Tinggi, on Aug 6. Mazlan said the agency would conduct a detailed inspection, including an investigation into the ship's identity and any reports of possible victims on board, once it arrives at KSB. He also said the operation received support from a Dauphin AS 365 N3 helicopter, which transported the Special Action and Rescue team, along with personnel from the Malaysia Marine Department, Malaysia Petroleum Management, PETRONAS, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd, Vestigo Petroleum Sdn Bhd, Jadestone Energy (Malaysia) and Jasa Merin (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd. 'MMEA will continue the operation until the vessel is safely handed over to the Malaysia Marine Department,' he added. -- BERNAMA
