An Indonesian barter trade ship crashed into the Royal Selangor Yacht Club yesterday, devastating two yachts in the process.
Captured on camera, here is a recording of what took place at the jetty as shared by @wansyazzz on TikTok:
The incident, which took place around 7 am saw the ship KLM Maulana Hasil Abadi experiencing engine problems after leaving the Asa Niaga jetty in Klang, Selangor.
According to the Selangor Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency’s (MMEA) Assistant Director Sharenliza Ghazali, MMEA’s Benteng 02 boat arrived at the scene after receiving information on the incident.
“The collision caused the two yachts to be dragged. There were 15 Indonesian crew members on the trade boat.”
“Are these boats insured?”, one netizen asked. Another responded that an investigation was needed and compensation may take years.
Let’s hope that they are able to settle the matter soon. What are your thoughts on the incident? Share it with us in the comments section below.
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