Malaysia: MMEA detains cargo ship over alleged illegal anchoring off Perak
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The Perak Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) on Sunday (8 November) said it detained a Gambia-registered cargo vessel suspected of anchoring without permission.
The vessel was located about 4.3 nautical miles southwest of Pulau Jarak, Perak on 7 November.
Perak MMEA director Maritime CaptainZainudin Mohd Zuki said the ship was detected through the Maritime Surveillance System (SWASLA), leading the Perak Maritime Headquarters Operation Centre to dispatch enforcement teams for inspection.
According to him, the vessel was operated by 21 crew members, including 11 Pakistanis, eight Iranians and two Indonesians.
“Investigation found that the vessel is suspected of committing two offences under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952 for anchoring without permission and failing to inform of the vessel’s arrival in Malaysian waters,” he said.
The ship’s captain and chief engineer were brought to the Perak Maritime Headquarters for further investigation.
Photo credit: Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency
Published: 10 November, 2026
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