MUAR: Two fishermen were successfully rescued after their boat sank in the waters here earlier on Saturday (Nov 29) afternoon.
Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) search and rescue coordinator Maritime captain Kama Azri Kamil said the Johor Baru Maritime Rescue Sub Centre (MRSC) received initial information about the incident, which occurred in the waters off Haji Baki, at 11.13am on Saturday.
The boat carrying the two victims, Mohamed Razi Abd Rahman, 31, and Muhammad Hafiz Ahmad Daud, 30, reportedly began leaking before capsizing while they were out fishing.
Following the report, the Petir 51 boat from the Batu Pahat Maritime Zone was deployed to the scene.
The Johor MMEA acting director added that both victims were successfully rescued by a tugboat that happened to be nearby at about noon.
The success of this operation was due to the swift actions of the maritime community and the immediate assistance of the tugboat that rescued the victims.
Petir 51 later transferred both victims from the tugboat before bringing them to the Bentayan Jetty for further action.
He said both victims were handed over to their families upon arrival at the jetty.
Johor Baru MRSC also extends its appreciation to the maritime community and the tugboat crew for their prompt cooperation in the rescue efforts. The agency remains committed to strengthening maritime safety and urges the maritime community to promptly report any incidents at sea by contacting the 999 emergency line or the nearest Maritime Operations Office for immediate action.
