SINGAPORE: A female Singapore passenger was reported missing when the Singapore-flagged ferry "SINDO EMPRESS" berthed at the Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal here.
In a statement, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said it received a report of the incident at about 11am Saturday.
The ferry had departed from Tanjong Pengelih, Johor, Malaysia, at 7.30am.
The MPA said it immediately alerted the Malaysia Marine Enforcement Agency (MMEA) of the missing person.
The MPA and MMEA are currently conducting the search and rescue operation within their respective waters along the route taken by the ferry.
The Singapore Police Coast Guard (PCG) is also assisting the MPA in the operation.
Three MPA and two PCG craft have been activated.
The MPA has issued urgent safety broadcast to vessels in the vicinity to keep a lookout and report any sightings of the missing person. The MPA is investigating the incident. - Bernama
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