4 Indonesian fishermen rescued after vessel sinks in Malaysian waters
KUANTAN: Four Indonesian fishermen were rescued after their vessel, KM Samudra Jaya Kelautan, sank in Malaysian waters while en route from Tarempa to Batam, Indonesia.
KUALA LUMPUR: Four Indonesian fishermen were saved after their ship, KM Samudra Jaya Kelautan, capsized in Malaysian waters while making its way from Tarempa to Batam, Indonesia. Pahang's Maritime Enforcement Agency director, First Admiral Mazlan Mat Rejab, reported that the vessel sank on August 2nd. Four crew members, aged between 40 and 65, were rescued by a passing local fishing boat from Pahang, which promptly took them to the Kuantan Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority Jetty at 5:30 am on August 8th.
The Indonesian ship encountered rough sea conditions and strong waves that damaged its engine before drifting for six days before finally sinking in Malaysian waters. The Maritime Rescue Sub-Centre in Kuantan first learned of the incident on August 4th from Natuna BASARNAS. The four rescued fishermen have been handed over to the Indonesian Consulate for further steps.
Mazlan praised the local fishing community, especially the crew of the rescue boat, for their prompt response in saving all four Indonesian crew members.
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