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.

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Published: 25 March, 2024

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

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