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Malaysia: MMEA detains another bulk carrier for illegally anchoring

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Development comes after two foreign registered ships as well as a geared bulk carrier were detained by MMEA from 6 January onwards for the same offence.
Malaysia: MMEA detains another bulk carrier for illegally anchoring

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) on Wednesday (10 January) said a Liberia-registered bulk carrier was detained for illegally anchoring at 15 nautical miles west of Kuala Muda, Kedah on 9 January.

Kuala Kedah maritime zone director Maritime Commander Noor Azreyanti Ishak said the Malaysian Maritime Surveillance System in Langkawi spotted MV Stellar Enguri anchoring at the location at 5.45pm. 

Upon inspection, Noor Azreyanti said the captain of the ship failed to produce relevant documents permitting the ship to anchor in Malaysian waters. 

Malaysia: MMEA detains another bulk carrier for illegally anchoring

The case is being investigated under Section 49B(1)(L) of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952, which carries a fine of not more than RM100,000, a jail term of not more than two years, or both, upon conviction.

Since 6 January, MMEA has detained a Majuro-registered geared bulk carrier as well as two foreign-registered ships for illegally anchoring. 

The two ships detained on 8 January in East Johor waters were registered in Basseterre and Majuro.

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Photo credit: Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency
Published: 11 January, 2024

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