In Malaysia, the engine room of MV Berkat Tuah remains underwater, crew in danger
Key Points
- The seawater cooling pump on the MV Berkat Tuah vessel malfunctioned.
- Due to the failure, the engine room filled with seawater, causing severe flooding.
- The lives of the five crew members on board are under safety threat.
- The National Seafarers Union of Malaysia issued a statement regarding the incident.
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A technical failure on the vessel MV Berkat Tuah in Malaysia caused seawater to leak into the engine room, leading to severe flooding. The leak in the air conditioning system is reported to have been caused by a malfunction in the seawater cooling pump.
The crew of the vessel is under a safety threat, and it has been reported that crew members fainted during the incident. The National Seafarers Union of Peninsular Malaysia (NUSPM) issued a statement regarding the matter.
Authorities stated that the situation is being closely monitored for the safety of the five crew members on board. Additional information regarding a detailed investigation and possible rescue operations related to the incident is expected to be shared.
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- What happened on the MV Berkat Tuah vessel?
- Due to a malfunction in the seawater cooling pump of the air conditioning system, seawater leaked into the engine room and severe flooding occurred.
- Who was affected by the incident?
- Five crew members on board remained under safety threat and it was reported that some crew members fainted.
- Where did the incident take place?
- The news was reported from the Petaling Jaya region of Malaysia.
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