About this tag
The tag 'engine room flood' covers incidents where flooding originates in a vessel's engine room, often leading to severe damage or sinking. A recent example involves the Malaysian navy ship KD Pendekar, which sank after a suspected underwater collision caused a leak in the engine room. Despite crew efforts, the flooding overwhelmed the vessel. This tag is relevant for discussions on maritime safety, naval engineering, and emergency response to onboard flooding events.
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    NEWS Malaysian navy ship sinks near Singapore after suspected underwater collision

    A fast-attack craft belonging to Malaysia’s navy sank off the coast of Johor over the weekend after a suspected collision with a submerged underwater object. The KD Pendekar experienced “severe flooding” due to a leak that was first detected in the engine room at around noon on Sunday, the Royal...
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