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The Star
26-05-2025
- The Star
Selangor MMEA detains boats off Selangor for licence violations
PORT KLANG: The Selangor Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained two passenger boats on Sunday for licence violations by not naming the vessels' skippers in their documents. Selangor Maritime director Captain Abdul Muhaimin Muhammad Salleh said the boats were detained separately by agency patrols conducting routine operations. The first boat, sailing from Westport waters towards the Royal Selangor Yacht Club jetty, was detained at 6.08pm. "The boat was detained 0.3 nautical miles south of Tanjung Harapan, where two men were found on board," said Captain Abdul Muhaimin. The men are aged 37 and 39 and are Malaysians, with one serving as the vessel's skipper. The second boat was detained 14 minutes later nearby, en route from Pulau Angsa waters to Westport. "Preliminary investigations revealed the boat was operated by a 30-year-old local man acting as skipper," said Captain Abdul Muhaimin. The names of both skippers were not on the boats' valid registration documents, breaching legal provisions. "Both boats were escorted to the Marine Police jetty in Pulau Indah and handed over to the Selangor Maritime Malaysia investigating officer," said Captain Abdul Muhaimin. The case is being investigated under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance (MSO 1952) for failing to update the skippers' names and not adhering to licensing requirements. Captain Abdul Muhaimin then said that it is important to comply with licensing provisions to avoid legal action. "Maritime Malaysia will not tolerate individuals who breach maritime rules. A boat's licence is a responsibility for everyone's safety," he said. The public can report maritime emergencies by calling the Selangor Maritime Operations Centre at 03-31760627 or through 999.
New Straits Times
17-05-2025
- New Straits Times
MMEA detains cargo ship for anchoring without permit in Sekinchan
Slug: izcargo HL: MMEA detains cargo ship for anchoring without permit in Sekinchan By Amirul Aiman Hamsuddin SHAH ALAM: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained a cargo ship on Thursday for anchoring without permission in Sekinchan, Selangor. The Liberia-registered vessel was intercepted at 1.20pm southwest of Sekinchan. Selangor maritime director, Maritime Captain Abdul Muhaimin Muhammad Salleh, said the ship's location was identified based on information from the Klang Maritime Surveillance System Area Control Centre (ACC). Checks with the Central Region Marine Department confirmed that the container ship had not applied for anchoring permission. "A maritime patrol boat was dispatched to the location. Initial checks revealed the ship was operated by a 44-year-old Russian captain, along with 23 crew members of various nationalities aged between 32 and 50. "All of them possessed valid identification documents. However, further checks found that the ship's captain failed to present any document granting permission to anchor," he said yesterday. Abdul Muhaimin said a detention order was issued for the vessel, while the captain and one of his officers were brought to the Selangor MMEA headquarters for further investigation. The case is being investigated under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance (MSO 1952) for anchoring without permission from the Malaysian Marine Department director-general.
Borneo Post
08-05-2025
- Borneo Post
Tugboat, foreign crewmen nabbed off Kuala Baram for failing to report change of captain
MMEA photo shows the detained tugboat crew. MIRI (May 8): A tugboat was detained in the waters of Kuala Bakam here Wednesday for breaching the Merchant Shipping Ordinance (MSO) 1952 by failing to report the change of captain. Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Miri director Captain (M) Mohd Khairol Anuar Saad said a patrol team intercepted the vessel about 10.7 nautical miles northwest of Kuala Bakam at about 1.40pm. 'An inspection found that the crew failed to report the change of captain to the port officer, which is an offence under the MSO 1952. 'As a result, the MMEA team detained the eight crew members on board, all of whom are Indonesian nationals aged between 26 and 57,' he said in a statement. Mohd Khairol said the inspection was conducted as part of enforcement operations under Op Permai 01/2019, Op Naga Timur, Op Tiris 3.0, and Op Khas Pagar Laut 1/2025. He said MMEA is committed to enforcing the law in the country's maritime zones and will not compromise with any offenders. The tugboat and its crew were later escorted to the Miri Vessel Detention Centre for further action. To channel information, file complaints, or report emergencies at sea, the public can contact MMEA Miri on 085-649111, MMEA Sarawak on 082-432544/082-432016, or the 999 emergency hotline. crew detain Kuala Baram MMEA tugboat
