MMEA: No leads, multi-national search for missing cargo ship called off

On Jan 9, the Malaysian-registered Dai Cat 06, carrying 527 pipes valued at RM726,205, was reported missing in Indonesian waters. - Photo courtesy of MMEA Facebook

KUALA LUMPUR: The search operation for cargo ship MV Dai Cat 06, which was reported missing on Jan 9, coordinated by Indonesia’s National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas), was called off on Saturday (Jan 14).

Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) director-general Maritime Admiral Datuk Mohd Zubil Mat Som said the decision was made after no new clues were found.