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The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
Penang MMEA detains tuna fishing vessel for anchoring illegally
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang branch of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has detained a commercial fishing vessel that was anchored without permission in the country's waters yesterday afternoon. Its director, Maritime Captain Muhammad Suffi Mohd Ramli said the vessel was detained at 7 pm by a maritime patrol team about 10 nautical miles northwest of Muka Head after receiving information from the public at about 5 pm. 'An inspection found the vessel was carrying about 12 tonnes of tuna and operated by 13 foreign crew members comprising Indonesian and Chinese nationals. 'The crew possessed valid identification documents; however, further inspection revealed that the vessel did not have a permit to anchor from the director of the Malaysian Marine Department as required by law,' he said in a statement today. Following this, Muhammad Suffi said the vessel's captain and chief engineer, aged 50 and 59 respectively, were taken to the MMEA Office for further investigation according to Section 491B(1) of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952. He also said the MMEA will continue to enhance surveillance and enforcement actions to ensure that the country's waters remain safe, secure, and free from any activities that could jeopardise maritime safety and the economy. He added that his team would not compromise with any party that violates the country's maritime laws, especially involving suspicious activities in strategic waters such as Penang.
The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
MMEA detains vessel anchored illegally off Penang coast
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang branch of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has detained a commercial fishing vessel that was anchored without permission in the country's waters yesterday afternoon. Its director, Maritime Captain Muhammad Suffi Mohd Ramli said the vessel was detained at 7 pm by a maritime patrol team about 10 nautical miles northwest of Muka Head after receiving information from the public at about 5 pm. 'An inspection found the vessel was carrying about 12 tonnes of tuna and operated by 13 foreign crew members comprising Indonesian and Chinese nationals. 'The crew possessed valid identification documents; however, further inspection revealed that the vessel did not have a permit to anchor from the director of the Malaysian Marine Department as required by law,' he said in a statement today. Following this, Muhammad Suffi said the vessel's captain and chief engineer, aged 50 and 59 respectively, were taken to the MMEA Office for further investigation according to Section 491B(1) of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952. He also said the MMEA will continue to enhance surveillance and enforcement actions to ensure that the country's waters remain safe, secure, and free from any activities that could jeopardise maritime safety and the economy. He added that his team would not compromise with any party that violates the country's maritime laws, especially involving suspicious activities in strategic waters such as Penang.
New Straits Times
a day ago
- New Straits Times
Penang MMEA detains tuna fishing vessel for anchoring illegally
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang branch of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has detained a commercial fishing vessel that was anchored without permission in the country's waters yesterday afternoon. Its director, Maritime Captain Muhammad Suffi Mohd Ramli said the vessel was detained at 7pm by a maritime patrol team about 10 nautical miles northwest of Muka Head after receiving information from the public at about 5pm. "An inspection found the vessel was carrying about 12 tonnes of tuna and operated by 13 foreign crew members comprising Indonesian and Chinese nationals. "The crew possessed valid identification documents; however, further inspection revealed that the vessel did not have a permit to anchor from the director of the Malaysian Marine Department as required by law," he said in a statement today. Following this, Muhammad Suffi said the vessel's captain and chief engineer, aged 50 and 59, respectively, were taken to the MMEA office for further investigation according to Section 491B(1) of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952. He also said the MMEA will continue to enhance surveillance and enforcement actions to ensure that the country's waters remain safe, secure, and free from any activities that could jeopardise maritime safety and the economy. He said that his team would not compromise with any party that violates the country's maritime laws, especially involving suspicious activities in strategic waters such as Penang. –Bernama
New Straits Times
29-04-2025
- New Straits Times
Unauthorised anchoring: Dredger detained by MMEA
GEORGE TOWN: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained a dredger for unauthorised anchoring off Pulau Kendi during a routine patrol yesterday. The vessel was seen anchored about 0.6 nautical miles southeast of the island at 4.30pm and subsequently inspected. Penang MMEA director Captain Maritime Razali Kasim said the dredger, loaded with sand, was manned by eight foreign crew members from Indonesia and China with valid identification. "However, further inspection found that the vessel did not have anchoring permission from the Director of the Malaysian Marine Department, as required by law," he said in a statement. Two crew members, aged 35 to 59, were taken to the MMEA office for further investigation under Section 491B(1) of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952. The agency stated it would not compromise with maritime law violations and would intensify surveillance in Penang waters. "We urged the maritime community to always comply with regulations to ensure the safety and sustainability of the nation's maritime domain," Razali added.
New Straits Times
21-04-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Over 16,000 ferry tickets sold ahead of Lima '25
LANGKAWI: More than 16,000 ferry tickets have been sold for the upcoming Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (Lima '25), set to take place from May 20 to 24. Ferry Line Ventures Sdn Bhd operations manager Norhafiz Abdul Wahid said a total of 16,116 tickets had been sold for travel during the event period, encompassing both online and over-the-counter purchases. He said that the ferry operator was expected to handle up to 75,000 two-way passengers over the five-day period, with an estimated 15,000 passengers daily. "To accommodate demand, we will be operating 31 ferry trips in and out of Langkawi each day, amounting to a total of 155 trips throughout the exhibition," he said in a statement today. Norhafiz said that the Malaysian Marine Department had approved extended ferry operating hours for the duration of Lima '25, from 7am until midnight. "Additional trips may be added should there be a spike in demand," he said. He also said that while overall operations were expected to proceed smoothly, night sailings remained a concern due to ongoing dredging works along the Kuala Kedah route. "There is a risk of ferries becoming entangled in ropes or striking submerged objects at night. Nevertheless, we are enhancing our preparedness and safety measures to minimise such risks," he added. Norhafiz said that dredging works at Kuala Perlis were expected to be completed ahead of Lima '25. On the issue of terminal congestion, he expressed confidence in the company's ability to manage the anticipated passenger traffic, with support from the Marine Department, the People's Volunteer Corps (Rela), and auxiliary security personnel.
