ALOR SETAR: The search and rescue (SAR) operation to locate three crew members of a fishing vessel who remain missing after their boat reportedly sank in the waters off Kuala Teriang, Langkawi, resumed this morning.
Kedah and Perlis Maritime deputy director of operations Capt Mohamad Shukri Khotob said the SAR operation covered an area of 35.7 square nautical miles.
“The operation, which began at 7.30am, involves the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency’s (MMEA) assets KM Sugut and Bot Kilat 6, as well as the Marine Police’s (PPM) PLC 5 boat.
“The incident, involving fishing vessel KF5420 (B), was reported to have involved four crew members, but one of them was rescued by a local fishing vessel,” he said in a statement today.
