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The Sun
4 hours ago
- The Sun
Two Turkiye nationals missing after yacht capsizes near Pulau Yu
KUALA TERENGGANU: Two Turkiye nationals remain missing after their sailing yacht capsized in stormy waters near Pulau Yu on Tuesday. A third crew member was rescued after drifting at sea for 25 hours. Terengganu Maritime director Maritime Captain Hamiludin Che Awang confirmed the incident, stating that the yacht, Daisy, had departed Pulau Tioman, Pahang, en route to Pattani, Thailand, before overturning approximately 30 nautical miles from Pulau Yu. 'One victim, Ates Demiroren, was rescued by a local tugboat crew, while the yacht's captain and another man remain unaccounted for,' he said in a statement. A search and rescue operation was launched at 3 pm today, with patrol vessel Perkasa 48 deployed to the area. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Terengganu Maritime Operations Centre at 013-7464357. - Bernama
The Star
5 hours ago
- The Star
Two Turkiye nationals missing after yacht capsizes near Pulau Yu
KUALA TERENGGANU: Two Turkiye nationals are missing after a sailing yacht capsized in stormy waters near Pulau Yu on Tuesday (July 29), while another was rescued after drifting at sea for 25 hours. Terengganu Maritime director Maritime Captain Hamiludin Che Awang said the yacht, Daisy, had departed Pulau Tioman, Pahang bound for Pattani, Thailand when it overturned about 30 nautical miles from Pulau Yu. "One victim, Ates Demiroren, was rescued by a local tugboat crew, while the yacht's captain and another man remain unaccounted for," he said in a statement on Thursday night. A search and rescue operation was activated at 3pm the same day, with patrol vessel Perkasa 48 deployed to the site. The public with information is urged to contact the Terengganu Maritime Operations Centre at 013-7464357. - Bernama
Barnama
5 hours ago
- Barnama
Two Turkiye Nationals Missing After Yacht Capsizes Near Pulau Yu
KUALA TERENGGANU, July 31 (Bernama) -- Two Turkiye nationals are missing after a sailing yacht capsized in stormy waters near Pulau Yu on Tuesday, while another was rescued after drifting at sea for 25 hours. Terengganu Maritime director Maritime Captain Hamiludin Che Awang said the yacht, Daisy, had departed Pulau Tioman, Pahang bound for Pattani, Thailand when it overturned about 30 nautical miles from Pulau Yu. 'One victim, Ates Demiroren, was rescued by a local tugboat crew, while the yacht's captain and another man remain unaccounted for,' he said in a statement tonight.
Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
- Free Malaysia Today
MMEA detains 7 passenger boats near Pulau Redang for overloading
One of the boats checked for overloading by the Terengganu MMEA during the operation. (APMM pic) PETALING JAYA : The Terengganu branch of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained seven passenger boats for various offences, including carrying passengers exceeding the permitted limit. This was part of a special operation conducted in the waters of Pulau Redang near Kuala Nerus yesterday. Terengganu MMEA director Hamiludin Che Awang said they inspected 26 passenger boats near the island. 'Among those detained was a boat carrying up to 42 passengers on a single journey. This had jeopardised the safety of everyone on board the boat. 'This is not a minor offence. This is a case of negligence that can cost lives,' Bernama reported him as saying today. He said MMEA would not compromise with boat operators who do not provide life jackets or who carry passengers beyond the capacity permitted. 'The public is also urged to report any high-risk activities. Maritime safety is not the sole responsibility of MMEA. Don't wait for a tragedy to happen before you act,' he said. He said other offences detected were the absence of a passenger manifest, the captain's name not matching details in the operating licence and expired licences. Hamiludin said they took action against 14 crewmen and boat captains, issuing compound fines under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952. He said MMEA would intensify enforcement operations in tourist hotspots ahead of school holidays and festivals to avoid the recurrence of recent tragedies. On June 28, three local tourists, including two children, died when the boat they were on capsized near Pulau Perhentian. All 15 passengers, aged three to 40, were on their way back from Pulau Perhentian Kecil to Pulau Perhentian Besar when big waves suddenly caused the boat to capsize. Besut police chief Azamuddin Ahmad@Abu said the boat skipper tested positive for drugs and also had five previous drug-related records. He said all passengers were not wearing life jackets at the time of the incident.
The Sun
21-07-2025
- The Sun
Seven boats detained for overloading near Pulau Redang in MMEA op
KUALA TERENGGANU: The Terengganu Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has detained seven passenger boats for multiple safety violations, including overloading, during a special operation near Pulau Redang. The crackdown followed inspections of 26 boats in the area. Maritime Captain Hamiludin Che Awang, director of Terengganu MMEA, confirmed that one boat was found carrying 42 passengers in a single trip, far exceeding the permitted limit. 'This is not a minor offence. This is a case of negligence that can cost lives. Maritime Malaysia will not compromise,' he stated. Other violations included missing passenger manifests, mismatched captain details, and expired operating licences. A total of 14 crew members and boat captains, aged between 20 and 40, were investigated under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952 and issued compounds. Hamiludin warned that MMEA will take strict action against operators who disregard safety protocols, such as failing to provide life jackets or overloading boats. He urged the public to report unsafe maritime activities, emphasising that safety is a shared responsibility. The enforcement operation comes after a recent tragedy near Pulau Perhentian, where three tourists, including two children, drowned when their boat capsized. Investigations revealed the skipper tested positive for drugs, and none of the passengers were wearing life jackets. MMEA plans to intensify patrols in tourist-heavy waters ahead of school holidays and festive seasons to prevent further incidents. – Bernama
