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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.

Wan Da

Wan Da

Wan Da

On April 15, the 45 meter long tanker Wan Da capsized and sank in the Malacca Straits near Johor, Malaysia. All the crew on board the Wan Da were able to escape before the vessel rolled over. Malaysian patrol vessels monitored the overturned tanker as it drifted across shipping lanes into Indonesian waters. Reports state Indonesian patrol vessels had secured a tow line to the Wan Da and tried to tow the tanker towards Riau Islands. Another report states the Wan Da sank before it could be towed to safety. Authorities state an oil spill was spotted off Tanjung Penyusop.

Xin Yi Yi

Xin Yi Yi

Xin Yi Yi
Photo: thesundaily.my

The 43.6 meter long fishing vessel Xin Yi Yi capsized and partially sank off Penang Island, Malaysia.  The Xin Yi Yi had struck the wreckage of a previous shipwreck damaging the hull and allowing water ingress.  The five crew on the Xin Yi Yi were rescued by authorities.  No reports of injuries.   Authorities are monitoring the site for any signs of pollution released.