No marine contamination following MV Dayang Topaz collision, says Marine Dept


Dayang Topaz

PETALING JAYA: No marine contamination was detected in an investigation on the maritime accident involving MV Dayang Topaz in Miri waters and all members on board the ship have tested negative for Covid-19, says the Marine Department.

Dayang Topaz, with 185 Malaysian crewmembers and two Indonesians on board, almost sank on Oct 27 after the vessel was battered by huge waves and hit a nearby oil platform.

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