The Royal Malaysian Navy reported that its patrol boat, KD Pendekar, grounded on Stork Reef on August 25, 2024, due to a navigational error.
The 260-ton vessel, commissioned in 1979, was on a routine duty at the peninsula’s southeastern tip, which is known for its strong currents and harsh conditions. The Navy said that the ship diverted from its planned route, leading to the mishap.
During the grounding, the crew of 39 was unable to prevent flooding and had...