Vessel Arrest

Malaysia: MMEA detains tanker for illegal anchoring in Sekinchan waters

MMEA Selangor director Maritime Captain Abdul Muhaimin Muhammad Salleh said the vessel with 12 crew members onboard, was detained at 11am at 11 nautical miles southwest of Sekinchan.

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2 years ago

December 20, 2023

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Malaysia: MMEA detains tanker for illegal anchoring in Sekinchan waters

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) on Tuesday (19 December) said a tanker was detained for illegal anchoring in Sekinchan waters on 17 December.

MMEA Selangor director Maritime Captain Abdul Muhaimin Muhammad Salleh said the vessel with 12 crew members onboard, was detained at 11am at 11 nautical miles southwest of Sekinchan.

He said the arrest was made by his team involved in OP EHSAN and OP TIRIS after detecting the vessel at around 10.30 am.

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According to Abdul Muhaimin, the vessel was operated by 12 male crew members including the captain, aged between 20 to 55 years, from Indonesia and Myanmar.

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.

Photo credit: Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency
Published: 20 December, 2023

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Malaysia: MMEA detains Tanzania-registered tugs for illegal transport of suspected MGO

Johor MMEA acting director Maritime Captain Kama Azri Kamil said the total value of the seized tugboats and fuel, believed to be MGO, was worth MYR 19.55 million (USD 5 million).

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Malaysia: MMEA detains Tanzania-registered tugs for illegal transport of suspected MGO

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) on Thursday (7 May) said it detained two foreign tugboats in eastern waters of Johor for illegally transporting and storing an undocumented oil cargo, believed to be marine gas oil (MGO).

Johor MMEA acting director Maritime Captain Kama Azri Kamil said the total value of the seized tugboats and MGO was worth MYR 19.55 million (USD 5 million).

He said the first tugboat was detained around 10.50 pm at 1.5 nautical miles southeast off Tanjung Bulat before another vessel was detained about 40 minutes later at 3 nautical miles southeast of the same area.

“The investigation found, both tug boats were registered in Tanzania and operated by 10 Indonesians aged between 26 and 54 years,” said Captain Kama Azri.

“Initial investigation found that the vessels failed to report arrival when entering the country’s waters, in total violation of Article 10 of the Port Rules 1954.”

Captain Kama Azri added that initial investigation found the tugboats had failed to report their arrival to Malaysian authorities when entering the country’s waters.

In addition, there were suspicious modifications to the vessels’ tanks including the water tank being modified to an oil storage tank.

The case is being investigated under the Customs Act 1967 while all crew members were detained under Section 51(5)(b) of the Immigration Act 1959/1963 to help further investigation.

Photo credit: Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency
Published: 8 May, 2026

Vessel Arrest

Singapore: Panama-flagged tanker “UOG Andros” placed under Sheriff’s arrest

Tanker, formerly known as “UACC Muharraq”, was arrested at 2.42pm on 28 April and the arresting solicitor listed was law firm LVM Law Chambers LLC.

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May 4, 2026

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Singapore: Panama-flagged tanker “UOG Andros” placed under Sheriff’s arrest

Panama-flagged oil/chemical tanker UOG Andros, formerly known as UACC Muharraq, was arrested in Singapore waters on Tuesday (28 April).

The vessel was added to the list of vessels under Sheriff’s arrest in Singapore’s court system.

According to the list, the vessel was arrested at 2.42pm and the arresting solicitor listed was law firm LVM Law Chambers LLC. The ship is currently held at Sudong Special Purpose Anchorage – Grid 4111C.

No details were provided in the list regarding the reason behind the arrest.

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Published: 4 May, 2026

Vessel Arrest

Singapore: Panama-flagged tanker “Ddelphinus 12” placed under Sheriff’s arrest

Vessel was arrested at 11.42pm on 18 April and the arresting solicitor listed was law firm Ming Law Asia LLC.

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April 21, 2026

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Panama-flagged chemical tanker Ddelphinus 12 was arrested in Singapore waters on Saturday (18 April).

The vessel was added to the list of vessels under Sheriff’s arrest in Singapore’s court system.

According to the list, the vessel was arrested at 11.42pm and the arresting solicitor listed was law firm Ming Law Asia LLC. The ship is currently held at Eastern Special Purpose Anchorage A – Grid 5619D.

No details were provided in the list regarding the reason behind the arrest.

Photo credit: Manifold Times
Published: 21 April, 2026