Reviews & Ratings for the Dongfang-Glory

In a startling incident on March 13, 2018, the oil tanker 'Dong Fang Glory' was engulfed in flames following a significant explosion while anchored in Sg Belawai, Malaysia. The incident occurred during routine maintenance work, which involved a crew of 17 sailors and five workers from Berjaya Dockyard. The explosion erupted on the vessel's deck, leading to a rapid fire outbreak that critically injured two Indonesian crew members while the captain sustained minor facial injuries. Emergency services were alerted at 10:42 a.m. when the Tanjung Manis Fire and Rescue Department sprang into action, deploying a team of seven firefighters from their local station alongside another five from the Sungai Merah station in Sibu. Fortunately, the vessel's crew managed to control the fire before the emergency teams arrived. The injured personnel were promptly transported to Sibu Hospital for medical attention. For further details and photos, please visit the links: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2018/03/13/two-indonesian-crew-members-seriously-injured-in-ship-fire/#Ottx0R6ys1dRFz7f.99 and https://sg.news.yahoo.com/oil-tanker-explosion-mukah-leaves-084056097.html.

On April 2, 2015, the oil tanker 'Dongfang Glory' faced a piracy attack while sailing near West Kalimantan, Indonesia. The incident occurred approximately 52 nautical miles north of Pulau Umi as the vessel was making its way from Port Dickson to Labuan. Fortunately, all 17 crew members remained unharmed during the ordeal. The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) was alerted to the situation when the International Maritime Bureau confirmed the robbery at around 8:30 p.m. Reports indicate that a group of 25 armed robbers, equipped with pistols, boarded the tanker, stealing personal belongings from the crew and causing damage to essential communication and navigation equipment. In response to the attack, a nearby Navy vessel, already en route to East Malaysia, coordinated support, ensuring the safety of the crew and escorting the 'Dongfang Glory' to Kuching. Following this, the tanker continued its journey to Labuan under the protection of a Maritime enforcement ship, highlighting the ongoing challenges of piracy in regional waters.