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ENGINE: Algoa Bay bunkering at a standstill as authority detains barges – sources

South African Revenue Service has detained five bunker barges at the Algoa Bay anchorage by Port Elizabeth over alleged illegal bunker operations, according to sources.

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The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has detained five bunker barges at the Algoa Bay anchorage by Port Elizabeth over alleged illegal bunker operations, multiple sources tell ENGINE.

This has suspended all bunker operations in Algoa Bay. Most of the booked stems have been cancelled, a source says. Two bunker suppliers in the bay have had their barges detained in the bay, two sources say.

Ships have been diverted to other nearby bunker ports, such as Durban, where the average waiting time for bunker-only calls is about 5-6 days now.

Bunker fuel availability is tight in Durban and also in Richards Bay further north on the South African coast.

In May 2022, bunkering was suspended for several weeks after an oil spill in Algoa Bay.

By Nithin Chandran

Photo credit: MarineTraffic / Bernd Bölscher
Source: ENGINE
Published: 19 September 2023

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Singapore: Marshall Islands-flagged bulker “Alpha” placed under Sheriff’s arrest

Vessel was arrested at 1.11am on 21 March and is currently held at Eastern Special Purposes A Anchorage, A/5617C; arresting solicitor listed was law firm Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP.

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A Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier, Alpha, was arrested in Singapore waters on Friday (21 March). 

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 1.11am and the arresting solicitor listed was law firm Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP. The ship is currently held at Eastern Special Purposes A Anchorage, A/5617C.

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

 

Photo credit: MarineTraffic / Andy Ru
Published: 25 March, 2024

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Malaysia: MMEA detains Singapore-flagged bulker for illegal anchoring in Perak

“Queen Harmony”, operated by an Egyptian captain along with one Russian, two Ukrainians and 17 Filipino crew members, was detained about 13 nautical miles northwest of Pulau Jarak.

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Malaysia: MMEA detains Singapore-flagged bulker for illegal anchoring in Perak

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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Malaysia: MMEA detains tanker for anchoring without permission off Klebeng

Captain and chief engineer of the ship, both Indonesians, were taken to Melaka and Negri Sembilan MMEA jetty for questioning under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952.

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Malaysia: MMEA detains tanker for anchoring without permission off Klebeng

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) on Friday (28 February) detained a tanker vessel for anchoring without permission about 1.0 nautical miles southwest of Klebang. 

Melaka and Negri Sembilan MMEA deputy operation director, Maritime Commander Norrimi Hassan said the ship was spotted around 12.30am on 27 February.

“Further investigations found that the ship’s crew log book was expired. Following that, the ship was detained around 1am,” he said. 

He said the captain and chief engineer, both Indonesians, were taken to its MMEA jetty for questioning.

The case is being investigated under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952.

 

Photo credit: Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency
Published: 4 March, 2025

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