All 39 crew members of a Malaysian navy ship that partially submerged after a leak and flooding have been rescued, native media reported on Sunday.
The Royal Malaysian Navy’s KD Pendekar was partially submerged two nautical miles southeast of the Tanjung Penyusop cape within the southern Johor state, native English day by day Malay Mail reported, citing the navy.
The leak, in accordance with the navy, is believed to be from the vessel hitting an underwater object.
“The leak, which was first detected in the ship’s engine room, spread rapidly and uncontrollably. All crew members were successfully rescued after efforts to control the leak and stabilize the ships were unsuccessful,” the navy mentioned.
A particular investigation board is being set as much as discover the supply of the incident, it added.
The Pendekar was commissioned in 1979.
Source: www.anews.com.tr