Kuala Lumpur: A Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) ship faced a severe flooding crisis following a collision with an underwater object off the coast of Johor state, leading to the safe evacuation of the crew.

According to an official statement, the incident occurred around noon, with the ship’s engine room first experiencing a significant leak, believed to have been triggered by the underwater impact. The flooding spread rapidly, making it impossible to control the situation, despite crew efforts to stabilize the vessel.

All 39 crew members were successfully rescued after attempts to manage the leak and save the ship were unsuccessful. The partially submerged vessel was located two nautical miles southeast of Tanjung Penyusop, where it had been engaged in a local operation.

The RMN is now focusing on a salvage operation to recover the ship. In addition, a special investigative board will be established immediately to uncover the cause of the incident and ensure that such occurrences are prevented in the future.

Several agencies, including the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency, local police, and maritime partners in the area, responded swiftly to assist in the recovery efforts. The public is urged to avoid speculation and to rely on official updates from the Royal Malaysian Navy for accurate and current information.

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