11 Missing Crew Members Of The Sunken Ship In Malacca Strait Rescued By Local Fishermen

In a dramatic maritime rescue operation, the Indonesian authorities successfully located and rescued all 11 crew members of a distressed ship that had mysteriously disappeared in the treacherous waters of the Malacca Strait. The KM Lintang Timur Samudera ship had transported agricultural products from Tanjung Balai Asahan to Malaysia before encountering distress.

The head of the Pekanbaru rescue agency, Budi Cahyadi, praised the efforts of local fishermen who played a crucial role in the rescue mission. They spotted the ship and its crew in dire straits and promptly came to their aid. The courageous fishermen bravely ventured into the turbulent waters, ensuring the crew members’ safe evacuation. The heroic rescue occurred on Panipahan Island, located in the Rokan Hilir district of Riau Province, at around 5 am on Tuesday.

Once on the island, Budi Cahyadi provided an update on the situation and expressed relief over the successful outcome of the rescue operation. He further stated that the rescued crew members would be transported to Pekanbaru for further investigation into the cause of the ship’s sinking. A comprehensive inquiry will ascertain the factors that led to the unfortunate incident.

The ship’s sinking is believed to have occurred at the ‘One Fathom Bank,’ an area within the Exclusive Economic Zone in the Malacca Strait. The vessel reportedly suffered a leakage, which authorities attribute to the impact of massive waves encountered on Monday morning. As soon as the incident was reported, the rescue agency swiftly dispatched two vessels from Pekanbaru and Medan to the location to conduct the search and rescue operation.

The successful rescue is being hailed as a triumph for Indonesia’s maritime safety and emergency response capabilities. The local fishermen and rescue authorities’ prompt action and collaborative effort played a crucial role in ensuring the safe return of all crew members. As investigations continue, the Indonesian authorities will work to prevent similar incidents in the future and reinforce safety measures in one of the world’s busiest and most critical maritime passages, the Malacca Strait.

Reference: The Sundaily, NST

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