Malaysia: MMEA detains Singapore-flagged bulker for illegal anchoring in Perak
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Perak Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) on Tuesday (18 March) detained a Singapore-flagged bulk carrier for anchoring without permission about 13 nautical miles northwest of Pulau Jarak at 3.30pm on 17 March.
Perak MMEA director Maritime Capt Mohamad Shukri Khotob said the vessel, Queen Harmony, was operated by an Egyptian captain along with one Russian, two Ukrainians and 17 Filipino crew members.
Further investigation found that the ship failed to present any documents for permission to anchor and did not report their arrival in Malaysian waters.
The case is being investigated under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952, which carries a fine of not more than MYR 100,000 or a jail term of not more than two years, or both, for anchoring without permission. It is also being investigated for the offence of failing to report its arrival, which carries a fine of up to MYR 5,000.
Two crew members of the ship were taken to the Perak State Maritime Headquarters for further investigation.
Photo credit: Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency
Published: 20 March, 2025
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