Malaysian Navy's KD Pendekar Partially Submerged After Leak in Johor: All 39 Crew Rescued

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The Royal Malaysian Navy's (TLDM) KD Pendekar, a vessel with 45 years of service, experienced a critical incident this week, resulting in the ship being partially submerged off the coast of Johor. The incident occurred around noon, approximately two nautical miles southeast of Tanjung Penyusop Cape near Pengerang, Johor.

The Incident Unfolds

According to the Royal Malaysian Navy, the trouble began when the KD Pendekar conducted routine operations in the area. A leak was detected in the ship's engine room, believed to be caused by an underwater collision. Despite the crew's best efforts to control the flooding and stabilize the vessel, the situation quickly escalated, and the water ingress became uncontrollable.

Realizing the severity of the situation, the Navy initiated an emergency rescue operation, successfully evacuating all 39 crew members on board. Fortunately, there were no casualties, and the crew members were safe and accounted for.

Salvage Operations and Investigation

The TLDM has shifted its focus to salvage operations to recover the KD Pendekar. In its statement, the Navy emphasized the importance of this effort, given the historical significance of the vessel, which has been in service since July 27, 1979. The Navy also announced the formation of a special investigation board to thoroughly investigate the cause of the leak and determine any underlying issues that may have contributed to the incident.

Call for Caution

In the aftermath of the incident, the Royal Malaysian Navy has urged the public to refrain from speculation and rely only on official TLDM channels for updates and information. The investigation is ongoing, and more details will be shared as they become available.

A Historic Vessel

The KD Pendekar, commissioned on July 27, 1979, has served the Royal Malaysian Navy for over four decades. As salvage operations continue, the focus remains on recovering the vessel and understanding the full extent of the incident to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

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