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New Straits Times
9 minutes ago
- New Straits Times
MMEA seizes boat, detains six for overloading in Pahang
KUANTAN: A local fishing vessel with six crew members, including the skipper, was detained on suspicion of violating the terms of their licence about 0.23 nautical miles east of Pantai Pontian near Rompin. The vessel, which is believed to have been operated by a third party instead of the registered owner, had failed to report an engine replacement and carried more than the permitted number of crew. Pahang Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency director First Admiral Mazlan Mat Rejab said the agency's patrol boat, which was deployed under the Op Makmur and Op Tiris integrated operations, spotted a drift-net vessel around 12.30pm on Aug 16. "Upon inspection, there were six people on board, including the skipper, aged between 21 and 37. Checks revealed the vessel had breached its licence terms, including being overloaded. "The crew members, fishing equipment and catch estimated at 150kg were taken to the Teluk Gading Maritime Post jetty here. The case is being investigated under the Fisheries Act 1985," he said in a statement today. Mazlan said the agency will not compromise with vessel owners who break the law without considering the impact on the country's fisheries resources. He urged the public to report illegal activities at sea or emergencies by contacting the Malaysia Emergency Response Services (MERS 999) or the Pahang Maritime Operations Centre at 09-5717345.
Free Malaysia Today
3 days ago
- Free Malaysia Today
MMEA detects ‘ghost ship' in Terengganu waters
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency is spearheading efforts to tow the vessel to the Kemaman supply base in Terengganu for salvage operations. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has detected a 'ghost ship' drifting in the waters near the Semangkok A oil platform in Terengganu. Pahang MMEA director Mazlan Mat Rejab said the unnamed vessel, weighing 292.9 tonnes, is believed to be an oil tanker that caught fire off Tanjung Sedili, Johor, on Aug 7, Bernama reported. One Indonesian crew member died while four others were injured. Mazlan said the ship was spotted about four nautical miles east of the platform on Tuesday, following a report received by the Maritime Rescue Sub Centre in Kuantan. He said the vessel posed a potential threat to the safety of oil platforms in the area. As such, MMEA is currently helping in efforts to tow the vessel to the Kemaman supply base in Terengganu for salvage operations.
The Sun
3 days ago
- General
- The Sun
Ghost ship near Semangkok oil platform to undergo safety checks
CHUKAI: A ghost ship found drifting near the Semangkok A oil platform in Terengganu will undergo a safety inspection before a full investigation begins. The vessel was successfully towed to the Kemaman Supply Base in Teluk Kalung earlier today. Pahang MMEA director First Admiral Mazlan Mat Rejab confirmed the operation involved multiple agencies. Twelve Hazmat personnel from the Terengganu and Pahang Fire and Rescue Department will conduct an initial inspection. A more thorough examination will follow once safety is confirmed. The towing operation covered 140 nautical miles over two days. It was coordinated by MRSC Kuantan, the Marine Department, and Petronas with private sector support. Hazmat teams must ensure the ship is risk-free before other agencies proceed. Mazlan credited the success to 62 personnel from various security and oil industry partners. A Dauphin helicopter provided aerial monitoring during the operation. The Maritime STAR Team was deployed from Kerteh to assist in securing the vessel. A towline was successfully installed and transferred to the rescue vessel MV JM Purnama. The ghost ship had no crew, and the cause of an onboard fire remains unclear. Authorities suspect hazardous gas or chemicals may have caused the fire. The incident may be linked to a foreign tanker fire near Johor last week. The identity of the ghost ship is still under investigation. - BERNAMA
The Star
3 days ago
- General
- The Star
Ghost ship found drifting near Semangkok A oil platform to undergo safety inspection, says MMEA
Pahang Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) director First Admiral (Maritime) Mazlan Mat Rejab speaking to the media on the latest steps being taken to investigate the ghost ship. - Photo: Bernama CHUKAI: A "ghost ship" drifting in the waters near the Semangkok A oil platform in Terengganu since Aug 12 will undergo a safety inspection before a full investigation begins. Pahang Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) director First Admiral (Maritime) Mazlan Mat Rejab said the vessel was successfully towed to the Kemaman Supply Base (KSB) in Teluk Kalung at about 11.30am Friday (Aug 15). He said 12 personnel from the Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) team of the Terengganu and Pahang Fire and Rescue Department will board the ship on Friday afternoon for an initial inspection. This will be followed by a more thorough examination by other security personnel. "The towing operation, coordinated by the Maritime Rescue Sub Centre (MRSC) Kuantan, the Marine Department of Malaysia (JLM) East Coast Region, and PETRONAS, with the assistance of several private agencies, was completed after the vessel travelled 140 nautical miles over two days," he told a press conference at the Kemaman Maritime Zone here Friday. He added that Hazmat personnel would first ensure the ship is safe and free from risks before other rescue teams and agencies board for further inspections. Mazlan credited the success of the operation to the cooperation of 62 personnel and officers from various security agencies and oil and gas industry partners. For the operation, a Dauphin AS 365 N3 helicopter was used for aerial monitoring, while the Maritime Special Task and Rescue Team (STAR Team) was flown from Kerteh to the Larut Platform. From there, they were transferred to the MV Aishah AIMS 1 to board the ghost ship. "The team managed to install the towline, which was then transferred to the MV JM Purnama rescue vessel for the remaining 140-nautical-mile journey," he said. Mazlan added that the ghost ship had no crew onboard, and authorities are still investigating the cause of a fire on the vessel. The fire's origin remains unclear, with suspicion that it could have been caused by hazardous gas or other chemicals, which poses significant risks to the tow vessel's crew. He said authorities believe the ghost ship may be linked to a fire on a foreign tanker at Tanjung Sedili Kecil, near the eastern waters of Johor, Kota Tinggi, last week. However, the identity of the ghost ship is still under investigation. - Bernama
Barnama
3 days ago
- General
- Barnama
Ghost Ship Drifting Near Semangkok A Oil Platform To Undergo Safety Inspection
CHUKAI, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- A 'ghost ship' drifting in the waters near the Semangkok A oil platform in Terengganu since Aug 12 will undergo a safety inspection before a full investigation begins. Pahang Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) director, First Admiral (Maritime) Mazlan Mat Rejab, said the vessel was successfully towed to the Kemaman Supply Base (KSB) in Teluk Kalung at about 11.30 am today. He said 12 personnel from the Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) team of the Terengganu and Pahang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) will board the ship this afternoon for an initial inspection. This will be followed by a more thorough examination by other security personnel. 'The towing operation, coordinated by the Maritime Rescue Sub Centre (MRSC) Kuantan, the Marine Department of Malaysia (JLM) East Coast Region, and Petronas, with the assistance of several private agencies, was completed after the vessel travelled 140 nautical miles over two days,' he told a press conference at the Kemaman Maritime Zone here today. He added that Hazmat personnel would first ensure the ship is safe and free from risks before other rescue teams and agencies board for further inspections. Mazlan credited the success of the operation to the cooperation of 62 personnel and officers from various security agencies and oil and gas industry partners. For the operation, a Dauphin AS 365 N3 helicopter was used for aerial monitoring, while the Maritime Special Task and Rescue Team (STAR Team) was flown from Kerteh to the Larut Platform. From there, they were transferred to the MV Aishah AIMS 1 to board the ghost ship. 'The team managed to install the towline, which was then transferred to the MV JM Purnama rescue vessel for the remaining 140-nautical-mile journey,' he said. Mazlan added that the ghost ship had no crew onboard, and authorities are still investigating the cause of a fire on the vessel. The fire's origin remains unclear, with suspicion that it could have been caused by hazardous gas or other chemicals, which poses significant risks to the tow vessel's crew.
