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New Straits Times
22-05-2025
- New Straits Times
MMEA detains Thai tanker off Kelantan coast
KOTA BHARU: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in Kelantan detained a suspicious tanker believed to be owned by a Thailand citizen some 100 nautical miles from the Tok Bali estuary on Tuesday. Kelantan MMEA director, Maritime Captain Erwan Shah Soahdi, said an agency enforcement asset had detained the vessel while patrolling the Malaysia-Vietnam maritime border under Op Damai, Op Naga Barat, and Op Tiris. He said the vessel was detected around 1 pm and intercepted some 20 minutes later. "Initial checks revealed that the vessel was operated by six crew members, including a captain, all believed to be Thai nationals aged between 38 and 70," he said in a statement today. He said the vessel's insurance and related documents appeared suspicious, and all crew members could not provide valid identification during the check. The case is being investigated under the Immigration Act 1959/63 and the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952. "Authorities take any breach of maritime laws seriously, especially those that compromise the safety and sovereignty of national waters. "Enforcement efforts will continue to be strengthened to ensure that all parties operating in our waters comply with the law," he said. Erwan Shah urged the public to report information about criminal activities or incidents at sea via the emergency hotline 999 or by contacting the Kelantan Maritime Operations Centre at 09-778 0070.
The Sun
22-05-2025
- The Sun
MMEA detains Thai tanker off Kelantan coast
KOTA BHARU: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in Kelantan detained a suspicious tanker believed to be owned by a Thailand citizen some 100 nautical miles from the Tok Bali estuary on Tuesday. Kelantan MMEA director, Maritime Captain Erwan Shah Soahdi, said an agency enforcement asset had detained the vessel while patrolling the Malaysia-Vietnam maritime border under Op Damai, Op Naga Barat, and Op Tiris. He said the vessel was detected around 1 pm and intercepted some 20 minutes later. 'Initial checks revealed that the vessel was operated by six crew members, including a captain, all believed to be Thai nationals aged between 38 and 70,' he said in a statement today. He said the vessel's insurance and related documents appeared suspicious, and all crew members could not provide valid identification during the check. The case is being investigated under the Immigration Act 1959/63 and the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952. 'Authorities take any breach of maritime laws seriously, especially those that compromise the safety and sovereignty of national waters. 'Enforcement efforts will continue to be strengthened to ensure that all parties operating in our waters comply with the law,' he said. Erwan Shah urged the public to report information about criminal activities or incidents at sea via the emergency hotline 999 or by contacting the Kelantan Maritime Operations Centre at 09-778 0070.
Barnama
22-05-2025
- Barnama
MMEA Detains Thai Tanker Off Kelantan Coast
KOTA BHARU, May 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in Kelantan detained a suspicious tanker believed to be owned by a Thailand citizen some 100 nautical miles from the Tok Bali estuary on Tuesday. Kelantan MMEA director, Maritime Captain Erwan Shah Soahdi, said an agency enforcement asset had detained the vessel while patrolling the Malaysia-Vietnam maritime border under Op Damai, Op Naga Barat, and Op Tiris. He said the vessel was detected around 1 pm and intercepted some 20 minutes later. "Initial checks revealed that the vessel was operated by six crew members, including a captain, all believed to be Thai nationals aged between 38 and 70," he said in a statement today. He said the vessel's insurance and related documents appeared suspicious, and all crew members could not provide valid identification during the check. The case is being investigated under the Immigration Act 1959/63 and the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952. "Authorities take any breach of maritime laws seriously, especially those that compromise the safety and sovereignty of national waters. "Enforcement efforts will continue to be strengthened to ensure that all parties operating in our waters comply with the law," he said. Erwan Shah urged the public to report information about criminal activities or incidents at sea via the emergency hotline 999 or by contacting the Kelantan Maritime Operations Centre at 09-778 0070.
The Sun
22-05-2025
- The Sun
Thai tanker detained by MMEA off Kelantan coast
KOTA BHARU: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in Kelantan detained a suspicious tanker believed to be owned by a Thailand citizen some 100 nautical miles from the Tok Bali estuary on Tuesday. Kelantan MMEA director, Maritime Captain Erwan Shah Soahdi, said an agency enforcement asset had detained the vessel while patrolling the Malaysia-Vietnam maritime border under Op Damai, Op Naga Barat, and Op Tiris. He said the vessel was detected around 1 pm and intercepted some 20 minutes later. 'Initial checks revealed that the vessel was operated by six crew members, including a captain, all believed to be Thai nationals aged between 38 and 70,' he said in a statement today. He said the vessel's insurance and related documents appeared suspicious, and all crew members could not provide valid identification during the check. The case is being investigated under the Immigration Act 1959/63 and the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952. 'Authorities take any breach of maritime laws seriously, especially those that compromise the safety and sovereignty of national waters. 'Enforcement efforts will continue to be strengthened to ensure that all parties operating in our waters comply with the law,' he said. Erwan Shah urged the public to report information about criminal activities or incidents at sea via the emergency hotline 999 or by contacting the Kelantan Maritime Operations Centre at 09-778 0070.
The Sun
17-05-2025
- The Sun
MMEA detains Vietnamese fishing boat with 300kg of catch
KOTA BHARU: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in Kelantan have detained a Vietnamese fishing vessel carrying 300 kilograms of seafood for allegedly encroaching on national waters off Tok Bali. State MMEA director Maritime Captain Erwan Shah Soahdi said the boat was intercepted during a routine patrol on Friday, approximately 105 nautical miles from the Tok Bali estuary. He added that the vessel was spotted behaving suspiciously and attempted to flee towards international waters before being stopped by an enforcement vessel. 'Our officers carried out a force boarding to stop the boat and secure the area in the interest of national maritime security,' he said in a statement today. Five crew members, including the captain, all believed to be Vietnamese nationals aged between 28 and 47, were found on board. The vessel also carried navigation equipment, communication devices and 300 litres of diesel. The total value of the seized assets, including the catch, is estimated at nearly RM100,000. Preliminary investigations suggest the vessel was engaged in illegal fishing activities and is being investigated under Section 15(1)(a) of the Fisheries Act 1985 for operating without valid permits. Under Section 16(3) of the same act, the captain also faces action for failing to declare the vessel's flag, route and destination. All five crew members are also being investigated under Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 for not possessing valid identification documents. Erwan said the MMEA remains firm against maritime encroachment and illegal fishing in Malaysian waters.
