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Malaysia: MMEA detains tanker for anchoring without a permit in southeastern Johor

Vessel was discovered by the patrol team out on Operation Jaksa at 10.30 am around 4.2 nautical miles southeast of Tanjung Piai, said Johor Maritime Director.

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The Johor state division of Malaysia Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) on Tuesday (15 December) said it detained a tanker for anchoring illegally around Tanjung Piai in Johor on Monday morning.

Johor Maritime Director Nurul Hizam Zakaria said the vessel was discovered by the patrol team on Operation Jaksa at 10.30 am around 4.2 nautical miles southeast of Tanjung Piai. 

Initial investigations revealed a Captain and six crew members onboard the vessel, all of whom are Indonesian nationals aged between 22 to 53 years old and who do not hold any identification documents.

“All parties involved will be investigated under Section 491B(1)(L) of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952 for anchoring without a permit,” added Maritime Director Zakaria.

“If convicted, the owner of the vessel and the Captain could face a maximum fine of MYR 100,000 (USD 24,682) or a jail term of up to two years or both.” 

Maritime Director Zakaria reminded all shipowners any activity in Malaysian waters requires the appropriate permits to be issued by the authorities in order to avoid legal action being taken and that the MMEA is being vigilant to safeguard security in Johor waters.  

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Published: 16 December, 2020

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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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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.

Related: Oon & Bazul to shipowners: Measures to take before anchoring, conducting STS ops in Malaysian waters

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

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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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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

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Winding up

Singapore: Final meeting scheduled for Teras Conquest 8 Pte Ltd

Final meeting of the company and creditors will be held at 8 Wilkie Road, #03-08 Wilkie Edge, Singapore 228095 through an audio-visual conference on 27 December.

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The final meeting of Teras Conquest 8 Pte Ltd has been scheduled to take place on 27 December, according to the company’s liquidators on a notice posted on Monday (27 November) on the Government Gazette.

The final meeting of the company and creditors will be held at 8 Wilkie Road, #03-08 Wilkie Edge, Singapore 228095 through an audio-visual conference at 10.30 am.

The meetings are being held for the purpose of having an account laid before the members showing the manner in which the winding up has been conducted and the property of the respective company disposed of and of hearing any explanation that may be given by the Liquidators.

The following are details of the liquidators:

Ng Kian Kiat
Goh Wee Teck
Liquidators
c/o 8 Wilkie Road
#03-08 Wilkie Edge
Singapore 228095

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Published: 28 November, 2023

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