Marine Department asked to ensure norms on par with international standards


A big problem: The 20m-long sand barge got stuck under the bridge after it went adrift during high tide along Sungai Batu Pahat.

BATU PAHAT: The Marine Department has been asked to update regulations for vessels berthing at jetties across the country.

Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Ab Aziz Kaprawi said this was necessary as there were many cases of vessels failing to follow international regulations

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