Danum-171 Vessel Reviews and Specifications

The vessel 'Danum 171', which encountered engine issues while adrift at coordinates 04°44'31''N, 118°56'28''E on February 18, has successfully completed repairs in Lahad Datu. After being towed to port, the ship departed on February 21 at 04:10 a.m. UTC, setting its course towards Kota Kinabalu and Miri, with an anticipated arrival date of March 1.

On February 18, 2022, at approximately 9:45 a.m., the container vessel 'Danum 171' encountered significant engine trouble, rendering it unmanageable while sailing near Pulau Pom Pom in Semporna, Sabah. The ship was making its way from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau, with an estimated time of arrival set for February 19. Thankfully, all 17 crew members on board remained unharmed during this incident. By 4 p.m., a tugboat arrived on the scene to tow the 'Danum 171' toward Lahad Datu for necessary repairs, with the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) closely monitoring the situation to ensure safety. For further information, including images from the event, visit: https://www.astroawani.com/berita-malaysia/kapal-kontena-alami-kerosakan-hanyut-di-perairan-pulau-pom-pom-347676