Vessel Arrest

Malaysia: MMEA detains oil tankers for illegal STS crude oil transfer in Melaka

Two tankers, registered in Panama and Palau, were found to be transferring crude oil without any documents of authorisation to carry out the operation on 26 March.

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2 years ago

March 28, 2024

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Malaysia: MMEA detains oil tankers for illegal STS crude oil transfer in Melaka

The Melaka and Negeri Sembilan Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) on Wednesday (27 March) said it detained two ships that were conducting an illegal ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of crude oil on 26 March in waters off Kuala Linggi, Melaka.

Melaka and Negri Sembilan MMEA director Capt (M) Mohd Khairi Abd Aziz said a patrol vessel found the ships about three nautical miles south of Tanjung Dahlan.

“Investigations found the tanker was transferring an oil cargo, suspected to be crude oil, to another tanker without having any documents of authorisation to carry out the operation,” said Capt Mohd Khairi.

Malaysia: MMEA detains oil tankers for illegal STS crude oil transfer in Melaka

The first tanker, registered in Panama, was operated by 26 crew including a captain including 16 Chinese nationals, four Sri Lankans and six Myanmar nationals.

While the second tanker, registered in Palau, was operated by 22 crews including the captain, 19 Russians, and three more from Georgia, Latvia and Indonesia.

The tankers were detained for investigations under Section 49 1B(1)(k) of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952 for conducting a STS oil transfer illegally and Section 49 1B (1)(l) for anchoring without permission.

If found guilty, the offenders can face a fine up to MYR 100,000 or up to two years’ jail or both.

Photo credit: Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency
Published: 28 March 2024

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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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May 8, 2026

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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.

Photo credit: MarineTraffic / Nektarios Papadakis
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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1 month ago

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