Unsafe for authorities to board oil tanker as search continues for three crew members


JOHOR BARU: The Gabon-registered oil tanker, which was engulfed in flames near Tanjung Sedili waters, is still unsafe for Malaysian authorities to board.

Johor Maritime director First Admiral Nurul Hizam Zakaria (pic) said this comes after a decision made by the Fire and Rescue Department's hazardous materials (hazmat) unit and Marine Department.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Tanjung Sedili , Johor , oil tanker , Johor

Next In Nation

Dewan Rakyat passes Bill to protect wealth for future generations
Sabah tops subsidised cooking oil misuse cases
GOF seizes saplings suspected of carrying plant pests in Rantau Panjang
Husband killed, pregnant wife injured in Sungai Besar two-lorry crash
Johor exco swearing-in ceremony postponed to tomorrow
LINDUNG 24 JAM NOT SOMETHING TO BELITTLE
INTERACTIVE: Interesting facts about Negri Sembilan’s 36 seats
Labourer burns wife, daughters over money
Subsidised oil under scrutiny
Veggie prices seesaw due to�fluctuating supply

Others Also Read