MV Mekar Jaya-Teluk Bahang Collision Probe Underway, Report To Follow - SPPP

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- The investigation report on the MV Mekar Jaya and Teluk Bahang Ferry collision on Sept 1 will be completed after all relevant information and statements are reviewed.

Penang Port Commission (SPPP) chairman Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin said a Joint Investigation Committee comprising the Northern Region of the Marine Department Malaysia (JLM), SPPP and Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) was formed following the incident to conduct a thorough probe.

He said the committee is tasked with identifying the cause of the collision and parties involved, as well as proposing improvements to prevent similar incidents.

“Several investigative actions have been carried out and are ongoing, including inspections of the vessels involved and recording statements from relevant parties.

“An initial report on the incident has also been submitted to the Special Task Force established by the Ministry of Transport,” he said in a statement today.

Yeoh said SPPP would take the necessary follow-up action after the report is finalised, based on the findings and any further directives or decisions.

He said SPPP and PPSB would continue to cooperate fully with all parties to ensure a transparent and comprehensive investigation.

The incident occurred at 8.40pm on Sept 1 when Teluk Bahang Ferry, which was heading towards Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal (PSAH), collided with MV Mekar Jaya in the waters of Penang Port.

MV Mekar Jaya was travelling from Air Dalam Jetty in Butterworth to Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal when the collision occurred. Twenty-one passengers were initially reported injured.

-- BERNAMA