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Air National Guard stressed the importance of keeping 406 ELT registration information up to date to expedite rescue operations.
Personnel from 814 Naval Air Squadron were on a training exercise when they picked up the signal from an emergency distress beacon.
The boaters activated their EPIRB and the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre picked up the signal and a Border Force plane located the vessel.
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After receiving a distress beacon alert, the AMSA diverted a merchant vessel to the yacht's location.
It’s understood there was no EPIRB or personal safety beacon on board the boat which made the search more difficult for rescuers.
MMEA director-general Maritime Admiral Datuk Mohd Zubil Mat Som said the agency would meet with the relevant agencies on this matter.
He was only discovered because he activated a personal locator beacon which sent out a distress signal.
The boaters were well prepared with all necessary safety equipment including an EPIRB, flares, and a marine VHF radio.
