Tour boats should be installed with AIS, VHF radio - ESSCom
The equipment was necessary as it facilitates the agency to locate the boats and provide emergency assistance in case of any untoward incidence, including abduction or boat mishap.
Fri Feb 24 2017
MMEA detains 19 tour boats in 'Ops Mengalum'
The boats were detained in waters off Kota Kinabalu for among others, overloading and not equipped with life jackets.
Fri Feb 24 2017