According to Abd Nasir bin Abd Rahman, Head of Coil Tubing Unit Operation, TSW45, BSP, the vessel has been commissioned by the oil company on a long-term contract to be used at its offshore installations.

"It will serve as accommodation for BSP offshore employees. The vessel will stay close to offshore platforms for a month.

"It will return to its dockyard for maintenance purposes once a month," he said.

Offshore employees of BSP go to various platforms such as Champion and Ampa Field by helicopters and boats. "Vessels

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In addition to showing his appreciation to contributors of the donations, the district officer also cautioned the benefactors to use the money wisely and responsibly.

Education Officer and victim of flooding, Hj Zakir Amin of the Sultan Hassan Secondary School, made a speech in representation of the flood victims at the event. "On behalf of all the victims of the flooding, I extend our gratitude and appreciation to all the contributors," he said. In his speech, the father of two also thanked relief agencies for their timely and effective help.