Malaysia: MMEA detains tanker in Sekinchan waters for anchoring illegally
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The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) on Thursday (7 November) said it has detained a tanker for anchoring without permission in Sekinchan waters.
Selangor MMEA director Captain Abdul Muhaimin Muhammad Salleh said the tanker was detained by a MMEA patrol boat at 9.6 nautical miles southwest of Sekinchan at 5 pm on that day.
Investigations found that 13 crew consisting of six Myanmar nationals, four Bangladeshis and three Indonesians, were on board the tanker when detained.
Further examination of the documents found that the ship’s captain failed to present any documents for permission to anchor.
The ship’s captain, 56, and chief engineer, 39, have been taken to Selangor MMEA Headquarters for further investigation.
The case is being investigated under Section 491B (1) (l) of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952.
Photo credit: Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency
Published: 8 November, 2024
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