00:07The Marine Department is conducting a further investigation into the cause of an incident
00:13involving tanker MTSMF Iksora, which drifted and struck the Sungai Johor Bridge on Wednesday.
00:22According to the Department's Southern Region Office, preliminary information showed that
00:27the tanker had just been launched into the water from the nearby Benzmark Marine shipyard
00:33when strong currents caused it to drift towards the bridge.
00:36The tugboat escorting the vessel was reportedly unable to control its movement due to the strong
00:43currents and limited towing capacity.
00:45The tanker sustained minor damage to its exhaust system, railings and navigation equipment,
00:51while the bridge also reportedly suffered minor damage.
00:55Two additional tugboats later arrived and successfully towed the tanker away from the bridge
01:02before it was safely anchored.
01:04The Marine Department said it would continue working with relevant parties to ensure navigational
01:10safety and protect the structural integrity of the bridge.
01:14Meanwhile, Sinai Desaru Expressway Berhad, or SDEB, confirmed that the bridge remains safe
01:21and open to traffic, adding that the incident did not compromise road user safety.
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