What caused the tanker and cargo ship collision near Sungai Muar?

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Steering System Failure Suspected as Cause of Tanker and Cargo Ship Collision Near Sungai Muar

A collision between the tanker MV Galapagos and the cargo ship MV Zephyr Lumos occurred early today at 14.1 nautical miles southwest of the Sungai Muar estuary. The incident, which occurred around 12:30 AM, is believed to have been caused by a steering system failure on the Malta-registered tanker, MV Galapagos. No casualties have been reported, and both vessels are being detained to aid in the ongoing investigation.
Suspected Steering System Malfunction on MV Galapagos

The primary suspected cause of the collision is a failure in the steering system of the MV Galapagos. This Malta-registered tanker reportedly experienced a malfunction that caused it to veer to the right. This unexpected movement occurred precisely as the United Kingdom-registered cargo ship, MV Zephyr Lumos, was in the process of overtaking it.
Collision Details and Vessel Information

The incident involved MV Galapagos, a tanker carrying 24 crew members, and MV Zephyr Lumos, a cargo ship with 26 crew members. Initial observations suggest that MV Zephyr Lumos made contact with the right side of MV Galapagos. The emergency signals were received by the Johor Maritime Operations Centre and the Indonesian National Search and Relief Agency (Basarnas).
Ongoing Investigation and Authorities Involved

The Marine Department of Malaysia and the Department of Environment are conducting a joint investigation into the incident. The Southern Region Marine Department and the Johor Department of Environment have been notified and are involved in the subsequent actions. The exact cause of the collision and the precise number of crew members involved in the incident are still under active investigation.

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