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MMEA detains Indonesia-flagged oil tanker “Erica 10” in Johor

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5,869 dwt vessel was involved in an alleged unauthorised anchoring incident in the East Johor Sea on Monday.
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Agensi Penguatkuasaan Maritim Malaysia, also known as Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA), on Tuesday (22 October) said it has detained Indonesia-flagged oil tanker Erica 10 over an alleged unauthorised anchoring incident in the East Johor Sea on Monday afternoon.

Maritime Captain Mohd Zulfadli Bin Nayan, Director of Maritime Zone Tg. Sedili (ZMTS), said the 5,869 dwt vessel was detained at 13.5 nautical miles East of Tanjung Penawar at around noon or not having any documents proving permission to enter Malaysian waters.

The case will be investigated under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952, Section 491B (1) (l) which is activity without the consent of the Director of Marine, he states.

Suspects found guilty will be liable to a fine not exceeding RM100,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, or to both.

Photo credit: Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency
Published: 23 October, 2019
 

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