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The Star
5 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
5 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
Daily Express
24-06-2025
- Daily Express
Sabah holds maritime safety campaign to boost sea travel awareness
Published on: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jun 24, 2025 Text Size: iStock photo for illustrative purposes KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysia Marine Department (Sabah Region), together with five agencies, conducted a Maritime Transportation Safety Awareness Campaign from 24–26 June 2025 to strengthen inter-agency cooperation and improve passenger boat safety. The campaign involved 84 personnel and six vessels from the Marine Department, MMEA, Sabah Ports and Harbours, Marine Police, and Sabah Parks. It aims to enhance public and operator awareness following nine marine accidents in 2024, including a collision involving foreign tourists. Focused on compliance with maritime laws such as the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952 and Ports and Harbours regulations, the initiative highlights the state's commitment to safer and more regulated sea travel. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
