The vessel sank after hitting a rock off the Dawei district in Tanintharyi. However, its 42-member crew was quickly rescued by two motorboats.

Hallin confirmed the vessel had sunk after what the company described as a major incident. “There were no injuries to personnel other than two minor first-aid cases caused by the initial impact.

“All safety procedures were implemented following the incident,” said Jas Foo, senior Marcoms manager at Hallin.

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