(Miri, 1st) A local fishing vessel (VNT) has been missing since January 29 after losing communication in the Bintulu waters. The vessel, manned by three Indonesian fishermen, has not been found, raising concerns about their safety.
Director Mohd Sufian of the Bintulu Maritime Enforcement Agency stated that his department received the report yesterday afternoon at 4 PM.
The employer of the three fishermen involved reported to the police that the ship went out to sea to fish on January 26. However, by January 29, neither radio nor mobile phone contact could be made with the crew, raising fears of an accident.
Upon receiving the missing report, the Kuching Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre initiated the search and rescue operation at 9 PM on January 30.
However, due to adverse weather conditions, the search work on the first night had to be delayed. Strong winds of 40 kilometers per hour and waves as high as 2.5 meters created challenges for the search operation.
The search and rescue operation continued at 8 AM the next day, with a search and rescue center established at the Jepak Marine Police Jetty. The operation also received assistance from the Bintulu 5th Division Marine Police Force and other friendly agencies.
The Malaysian Maritime Agency advises the maritime community to always comply with regulations and adhere to maritime safety procedures to reduce the risk of accidents.
The public is urged to immediately call the 999 emergency hotline or the Bintulu Maritime Zone Maritime Operations Centre at 086-314254 or the Sarawak State Maritime Operations Centre at 082-432544 if they have any information about the stranded vessel or any maritime emergencies.
Director Mohd Sufian of the Bintulu Maritime Enforcement Agency stated that his department received the report yesterday afternoon at 4 PM.
The employer of the three fishermen involved reported to the police that the ship went out to sea to fish on January 26. However, by January 29, neither radio nor mobile phone contact could be made with the crew, raising fears of an accident.
Upon receiving the missing report, the Kuching Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre initiated the search and rescue operation at 9 PM on January 30.
However, due to adverse weather conditions, the search work on the first night had to be delayed. Strong winds of 40 kilometers per hour and waves as high as 2.5 meters created challenges for the search operation.
The search and rescue operation continued at 8 AM the next day, with a search and rescue center established at the Jepak Marine Police Jetty. The operation also received assistance from the Bintulu 5th Division Marine Police Force and other friendly agencies.
The Malaysian Maritime Agency advises the maritime community to always comply with regulations and adhere to maritime safety procedures to reduce the risk of accidents.
The public is urged to immediately call the 999 emergency hotline or the Bintulu Maritime Zone Maritime Operations Centre at 086-314254 or the Sarawak State Maritime Operations Centre at 082-432544 if they have any information about the stranded vessel or any maritime emergencies.