KUANTAN: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) is set to receive the former United States Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) Steadfast once its preparation in Baltimore, in the US, is completed and the vessel is transported back to Malaysia in the first quarter of 2025.
MMEA acting director-general Vice-Admiral Datuk Saiful Lizan Ibrahim said the cutter will be a key asset in enhancing the security of Malaysia's Maritime Zone, particularly in the South China Sea.
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