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Malaysia: MMEA detains tanker for illegal anchoring in East Johor waters
Panama-registered vessel was operated by 17 crew members, aged between 21 to 58 years, from Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) on Tuesday (28 November) said a Panama-registered tanker has been detained for illegally anchoring in East Johor waters on 27 November.
MMEA Tanjung Sedili Zone acting director Maritime Cmdr Mohd Najib Sam said the tanker was detained by a patrol boat at 11am at 15.8 nautical miles northeast of Tanjung Penawar.
The captain of the vessel failed to produce any documents that permission had been obtained to anchor in Malaysian waters.
The vessel was operated by 17 crew members, aged between 21 to 58 years, from Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
The case will be investigated under Section 491B(1)(L) of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952 for anchoring without permission. If found guilty, individuals may be fined not exceeding MYR 100,000 or face an imprisonment term of not more than two years, or both.
Manifold Times previously reported law firm Oon & Bazul LLP sharing on steps shipowners should keep in mind before anchoring and conducting STS operations in Malaysian waters to avoid detention.
Related: Oon & Bazul to shipowners: Measures to take before anchoring, conducting STS ops in Malaysian waters
Photo credit: Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency
Published: 29 November, 2023
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