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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1 year ago

November 29, 2023

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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.

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

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Singapore: Marshall Islands-flagged bulker “Alpha” placed under Sheriff’s arrest

Vessel was arrested at 1.11am on 21 March and is currently held at Eastern Special Purposes A Anchorage, A/5617C; arresting solicitor listed was law firm Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP.

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A Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier, Alpha, was arrested in Singapore waters on Friday (21 March).

The vessel 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 1.11am and the arresting solicitor listed was law firm Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP. The ship is currently held at Eastern Special Purposes A Anchorage, A/5617C.

No details were provided in the list regarding the reason behind the arrest.

Photo credit: MarineTraffic / Andy Ru
Published: 25 March, 2024

Vessel Arrest

Malaysia: MMEA detains Singapore-flagged bulker for illegal anchoring in Perak

“Queen Harmony”, operated by an Egyptian captain along with one Russian, two Ukrainians and 17 Filipino crew members, was detained about 13 nautical miles northwest of Pulau Jarak.

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1 month ago

March 20, 2025

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Malaysia: MMEA detains Singapore-flagged bulker for illegal anchoring in Perak

Perak Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) on Tuesday (18 March) detained a Singapore-flagged bulk carrier for anchoring without permission about 13 nautical miles northwest of Pulau Jarak at 3.30pm on 17 March.

Perak MMEA director Maritime Capt Mohamad Shukri Khotob said the vessel, Queen Harmony, was operated by an Egyptian captain along with one Russian, two Ukrainians and 17 Filipino crew members.

Further investigation found that the ship failed to present any documents for permission to anchor and did not report their arrival in Malaysian waters.

The case is being investigated under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952, which carries a fine of not more than MYR 100,000 or a jail term of not more than two years, or both, for anchoring without permission. It is also being investigated for the offence of failing to report its arrival, which carries a fine of up to MYR 5,000.

Two crew members of the ship were taken to the Perak State Maritime Headquarters for further investigation.

Photo credit: Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency
Published: 20 March, 2025

Vessel Arrest

Malaysia: MMEA detains tanker for anchoring without permission off Klebeng

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.

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2 months ago

March 4, 2025

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Malaysia: MMEA detains tanker for anchoring without permission off Klebeng

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