Malaysia: MMEA detains tanker for anchoring without permission off Klebeng
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Captain and chief engineer of the ship, both Indonesians, were taken to Melaka and Negri Sembilan MMEA jetty for questioning under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952.
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) on Friday (28 February) detained a tanker vessel for anchoring without permission about 1.0 nautical miles southwest of Klebang.
Melaka and Negri Sembilan MMEA deputy operation director, Maritime Commander Norrimi Hassan said the ship was spotted around 12.30am on 27 February.
“Further investigations found that the ship’s crew log book was expired. Following that, the ship was detained around 1am,” he said.
He said the captain and chief engineer, both Indonesians, were taken to its MMEA jetty for questioning.
The case is being investigated under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952.
Photo credit: Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency
Published: 4 March, 2025
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