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Kayo

Kayo

Kayo
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On the night of December 5, the 92 meter long, 5193 dwt cargo vessel Kayo (IMO: 9577331) became disabled in the South China Sea some 65 nautical miles east of Malaysia.  The Kayo departed from Lumut, Malaysia with a cargo of clay bound for Hon Gai, Quang Ninh, Vietnam when it suffered a cargo shift.  The Kayo lost stability and developed a 15 degree list to starboard.

Kayo

The Kayo sent out a distress call which was received by Vietnamese authorities who forward the request to the Malaysian Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center.  The MRCC dispatched the Coast Guard vessel KM Sebatik (MMSI: 533140015) to assist the Kayo.  The KM Sebatik escorted the Kayo to a the Kemaman Port anchorage area. The Kayo’s owners have arranged a tug to take the Kayo under tow to a nearby port.  No reports of injuries.

MSC Kyparissia

MSC Kyparissia

MSC Kyparissia
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On the afternoon of November 7, the 255 meter long, 68129 dwt container ship MSC Kyparissia (IMO: 9618599) caught fire in the Johor Strait while berth at the Port of Tanjung Pelepas, Malaysia. Reports state the fire started in the under-hatch section of Block 5 while the crew were unloading containers. One crew member was killed and another 3 sustained injuries.  Another 2 dock workers were also killed from the fire. The injured crew were taken to hospital for treatment.

The local fire brigade deployed nine firefighters, one firetruck, a multi-purpose vehicle, and two tugs to combat the blaze.  Reports state the blaze was later brought under control, but fire fighters remain on site in case of reignition. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. The extent of damage to the MSC Kyparissia has not been disclosed.

Pantai Remis Fire

Pantai Remis Fire

Pantai Remis Fire
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On the late night on September 7, a deep-sea wooden fishing vessel (name not disclosed) caught fire in the Malacca Strait off Pantai Remis, Malaysia.  Reports state the vessel sent out a distress call immediately after discovering the fire. The fire quickly spread and engulfed the vessel forcing all 25 crew to abandon ship and jump into sea.

Nearby fishing vessels along with the the local fire brigade vessel heard the distress call and were headed to the scene. Fortunately, all 25 crew were pulled from the water and were found in good shape. There were no reports of injuries.

Fire fighters attempted the douse the fire. It would take nearly 2 hours before the fire was under control and eventually extinguished, but nearly 80 percent of the hull had been gutted by the flames. Reports state that all hull and all fishing equipment was a total loss. Authorities state that this class of fishing vessel typically is uninsured. Estimates place the loss exceeding RM1 million.