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Malaysia: MMEA detains Singapore-flagged bunker tanker for anchoring without permit
The vessel was found by the patrol team at 12 pm on Tuesday (22 September) about 4.5 nautical miles southeast of Tanjung Piai; it was carrying a cargo of crude oil.
The Johor state division of Malaysia Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) on Wednesday (23 September) said it detained a Singapore-flagged bunker tanker in south western Johor waters for anchoring without a permit.
The vessel was found by MMEA’s patrol team at 12 pm on Tuesday (22 September) about 4.5 nautical miles southeast of Tanjung Piai while they were performing routine inspections.
Initial investigations revealed that the tanker had eight crew and a master onboard who were all Indonesian nationals aged 31 to 43 years old. The vessel was carrying a cargo of crude oil, according to MMEA.
“An inspection of the vessel’s documents revealed that it is registered in Singapore and did not have the permission required to anchor in Malaysian waters,” said First Admiral Maritim Nurul Hizam bin Zakaria, Director, MMEA Johor.
“The detained vessel has been brought to the Sungai Pulai Maritime Pier, and will be investigated under Section 491B(1)(L) of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952 for the offence, and if found guilty, carries a maximum jail term of two years and or a maximum fine of RM 100,000 (USD 23,823).”
Photo credit: MMEA
Published: 24 September, 2020
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Panama-registered vessel was operated by 17 crew members, aged between 21 to 58 years, from Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
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.
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.
Related: Oon & Bazul to shipowners: Measures to take before anchoring, conducting STS ops in Malaysian waters
Photo credit: Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency
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