Malaysia: MMEA detains tanker in Sekinchan waters for anchoring illegally

Investigations found that 13 crew consisting of six Myanmar nationals, four Bangladeshis and three Indonesians, were on board the tanker when detained.

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November 8, 2024

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Malaysia: MMEA detains tanker in Sekinchan waters for anchoring illegally

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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Vessel Arrest

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A Barbados-flagged bulk carrier, Flat, was arrested in Singapore waters on Thursday (17 October).

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 3.33am and the arresting solicitor listed was law firm Helmsman LLC. The ship is currently held at Eastern Anchorage, Grid 5315A.

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

Photo credit: MarineTraffic / Ramazan Aysal
Published: 22 October, 2024

Vessel Arrest

Singapore: Liberia-flagged tanker “Fair Star” placed under Sheriff’s arrest

Vessel was arrested at 9.05pm and is currently held at Eastern Petroleum Anchorage A; arresting solicitor listed was law firm Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP.

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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 9.05pm and the arresting solicitor listed was law firm Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP. The ship is currently held at Eastern Petroleum Anchorage A.

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

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Published: 9 October, 2024