Search and Rescue Operation

At about 1930hrs on 16 January 2014 (Singapore time), the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) received a report that a man had fallen overboard from the Singapore-flagged passenger ferry "Asean Raider 2" about 4km South East of Kusu Island in the Singapore Strait. The ferry was en-route from Singapore's Regional Ferry Terminal (Harbour Front), to Batu Ampar, Batam, Indonesia.

MPA is coordinating the Search and Rescue (SAR) operations involving two MPA craft, one Police Coast Guard craft and one Republic of Singapore Navy patrol vessel. MPA has issued urgent safety broadcast to vessels in the vicinity to keep a lookout and report any sightings of the missing person.

MPA is investigating the incident.

For media enquiries on the SAR, please contact MPA's media hotline at 8366 2293.

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About the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was established on 2 February 1996, with the mission to develop Singapore as a premier global hub port and international maritime centre (IMC), and to advance and safeguard Singapore's strategic maritime interests. MPA is the driving force behind Singapore's port and maritime development, taking on the roles of Port Authority, Port Regulator, Port Planner, IMC Champion, and National Maritime Representative. MPA partners the industry and other agencies to enhance safety, security and environmental protection in our port waters, facilitate port operations and growth, expand the cluster of maritime ancillary services, and promote maritime R&D and manpower development.