After collision with another boat off the coast of Pulau Pisang
Twenty-three crewmen were rescued after their vessel sank following a collision with another boat off the coast of Pulau Pisang here.
Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) southern region commander First Admiral Zulkifli Abu Bakar said the MMEA had yet to determine the cause of the collision involving the Malta-registered MV Oceania and Panama-registered MV Xin Tai Hai.
The incident occurred at around 10.45pm on Friday.
“The MV Oceania eventually sank at around 12.30am yesterday while the other damaged vessel is currently located about 1.5 nautical miles off Tanjung Piai,” he said.
The crewmen of the sunken cargo boat were saved by a passing vessel.
“We received information that the 23 men had been brought by the vessel to Singapore but we still have not received any information from the authorities there on the condition of the men,” he said.
Admiral Zulkifli said the authorities were still determining the type of cargo carried by the vessel, adding, however, there was no oil spill.
“As a precautionary measure, our officials have been placed there to monitor the area and to ensure the safety of passing vessels,” he said.
Source: The Star Online
