Legal

Hong Kong-based Joint Vision Shipping plans windup of Times Shipping

Application for the winding up of Times Shipping scheduled to be heard at the High Court of the Republic of Singapore at 10.00 a.m. on 6 October 2023.

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2 months ago

September 26, 2023

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Hong Kong-based Joint Vision Shipping Co., Limited (Hong Kong SAR Registration No. 3103011) is planning to windup Times Shipping Pte Ltd (Singapore UEN No. 202002249Z) at the High Court of the Republic of Singapore, according to a Monday (25 September) post on the Government Gazette.

Joint Vision Shipping first filed the application for the winding up of Times Shipping to the General Division of the High Court on 12 September 2023.

Following, the application for the winding up of Times Shipping has been scheduled to be heard in the General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore at 10.00 a.m. on 6 October 2023.

Any creditor or contributory of the company desiring to support or oppose the making of an order of the winding up application may appear at the time of the hearing by himself or his counsel for that purpose; and a copy of the winding up application will be furnished to any creditor or contributory of the company requiring the copy of the winding up application by the undersigned on payment of the regulated charge for the same.

The Claimant’s address is 6/F Manulife Place, 348 Kwun Tong Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

The Claimant’s solicitors are Morgan Lewis Stamford LLC of 10 Collyer Quay #27-00 Ocean Financial Centre, Singapore 049315.

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Published: 26 September, 2023

Crime

Vietnam: “BT 92009 TS” detained over 80,000 litres of illegal diesel oil cargo

Initial investigation found the ship, which had four crew members on board, to be transporting more than 80,000 litres of diesel oil with no documents proving its legal origin.

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1 day ago

November 30, 2023

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Vietnam: “BT 92009 TS” detained over 80,000 litres of illegal diesel oil cargo

The Vietnam Coast Guard on Monday (27 November) said it arrested a vessel with the number BT 92009 TS at about 130 nautical miles southeast of Hon Khoai island, Ca Mau on 26 November.

A patrol boat belonging to the Coast Guard Region 4 Command discovered the fishing boat at 12pm, ordered the vessel to stop for administrative inspections.

An initial investigation found the ship, which had four crew members on board, to be transporting more than 80,000 litres of diesel oil with no documents proving its legal origin.

As such, the authorities made a record of administrative violations and escorted the vessel to the port of Fleet 421 in Nam Can district, Ca Mau, for further investigations and handling in accordance with the law.

Photo credit: Vietnam Coast Guard
Published: 30 November, 2023

Vessel Arrest

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.

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2 days ago

November 29, 2023

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Malaysia: MMEA detains tanker for illegal anchoring in East Johor waters

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.

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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.

Photo credit: Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency
Published: 29 November, 2023

Vessel Arrest

Singapore: Comoros-flagged container ship “Race I” placed under Sheriff’s arrest

Ship, formerly known as “Wisdom Grace”, was added to the list of vessels under Sheriff’s arrest in Singapore’s court system; arrest was made on behalf of Oon & Bazul LLP.

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3 days ago

November 28, 2023

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Singapore: Comoros-flagged container ship “Race I” placed under Sheriff’s arrest

Comoros-flagged container ship Race I was arrested in Singapore waters on Friday (24 November).

The 18,193 DWT vessel, formerly known as Wisdom Grace, 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 11.48pm and the arresting solicitor listed was law firm Oon & Bazul LLP. The ship is currently held at the Eastern Anchorage.

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

Photo credit: MarineTraffic / Frank-Peter Mecklenbeck
Published: 28 November, 2023