Tanker carrying 62,000 litres of diesel detained off Port Klang
Selangor MMEA director Maritime Captain Abdul Muhaimin Muhammad Salleh said the vessel was intercepted about one nautical mile west of Tanjung Harapan at 1.30pm yesterday during a routine patrol under Op Ehsan, Op Murni, and Op Tiris 3.0.
"Initial checks showed that the tanker was helmed by a 43-year-old Indonesian captain, accompanied by six crew members aged between 21 and 51, all of whom were also Indonesians.
"Each crew member held valid identification documents.
"However, the captain failed to produce documentation authorising the transport of the diesel, which is classified as a controlled item," he said in a statement.
As a result, Muhaimin said a detention order was issued for the vessel. Both the captain and the vessel's second engineer were arrested and taken to the marine police jetty in Pulau Indah for further investigation.
The case is being investigated under the Control of Supplies Act 1961 for failure to obtain valid permits or special licences from the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry to possess, store, or transport controlled goods.
Muhaimin added that the MMEA would continue to enhance monitoring and enforcement efforts in Malaysian waters, particularly off Selangor.
The public is urged to report any suspicious activity or maritime emergencies by contacting the emergency line 999, the Selangor Maritime Operations Centre at 013-660 6652, or the MMEA Operations Centre at 03-8995 7820.
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