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New Straits Times
2 days ago
- New Straits Times
MMEA intercepts petrol cargo boat without insurance coverage
BESUT: A local cargo boat carrying petrol was detained by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) for operating without valid insurance coverage. Terengganu MMEA director Maritime Captain Hamiludin Che Awang said the boat was intercepted at 1.28pm last Thursday, 26.6 nautical miles west of Kuala Besut estuary. He said the vessel, manned by a skipper and two local crew members aged between 20 and 40, was believed to be en route to deliver petrol supplies to Pulau Redang, Kuala Nerus. "While patrolling the area under Op Iman, the maritime vessel Perkasa 48 came across the cargo boat carrying barrels of fuel and proceeded to conduct an inspection. "Checks revealed that the boat was suspected of committing an offence under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952 for operating without a valid insurance contract," he said in a statement today. Hamiludin emphasised that maritime insurance is not only a legal requirement but also crucial in ensuring the safety of crew, assets, and national waters from unforeseen risks. The boat, along with its skipper and crew, was taken to the Kuala Besut Maritime Post jetty for further investigation. "MMEA urges all shipping operators and boat owners to ensure their documents and maritime insurance coverage are always up to date and in full compliance with regulations," he said. He stressed that MMEA will not compromise on legal compliance, particularly in the state's waters, and stern action will be taken to uphold the nation's maritime security.
The Star
5 days ago
- General
- The Star
MMEA detains Malaysian-registered vessel crewed illegally by foreigners
KLANG: A Malaysian vessel, illegally manned by Indonesians, landed in hot water after it was caught flouting maritime and Immigration regulations by the Selangor Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA). Selangor Maritime director Captain Abdul Muhaimin Muhammad Salleh said the vessel, which was operated by a skipper and two crew members, aged between 38 and 48 years old, was detained Tuesday (June 3) some 0.16 nautical miles south of Tanjung Harapan near here. He added that the boat was apprehended during the MMEA's enforcement patrols around Klang waters. 'An inspection found that the vessel had breached its licence condition under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952 with various offences,'' said Captain Abdul Muhaimin. He added that the offences included the skipper's name not being the one stipulated in the licence as well as failure to provide the 500GT Domestic Trade Voyages licence. 'Not only that, the cargo boat's crew members' names were not found in the licence and the vessel's Automatic Identification System (AIS) was also inactive and finally, one of the crew members did not have a seaman's book,'' Captain Abdul Muhaimin said. He added the cargo boat had also flouted the Immigration Act 1959/63 as one of the foreigners did not possess valid identification documents. The Malaysian vessel had also breached maritime regulations by hiring foreigners. The vessel and the trio were taken to the Marine Police jetty at Pulau Indah to be handed over to the Selangor MMEA investigating officer for further action. 'Maritime Malaysia will not compromise on any individuals who carelessly or purposely breach the country's laws in the Malaysian maritime zone,'' said Captain Abdul Muhaimin. He added any complaints, information on maritime crime, or emergency incidents at sea can be channelled to the authorities by contacting the emergency line 999 or the Selangor State Maritime Operations Centre at 03-3176 0627 for immediate response.
Borneo Post
20-05-2025
- Borneo Post
MMEA detains tugboat, crew for maritime violations off coast of Miri
MMEA detained the tugboat with 10 crew members on board off the coast of Miri yesterday morning. – MMEA photo MIRI (May 20): The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained a tugboat yesterday morning off the coast of Miri for failing to produce a valid port clearance pass and a crew change list during an inspection. MMEA Miri director Capt Mohd Khairol Anuar Saad said the tugboat was stopped approximately 5.2 nautical miles west of the Miri River mouth at around 11.20am during a joint maritime enforcement operation. 'During the inspection, it was found that there were 10 crew members including the captain — three Malaysians, five Indonesians, and two Myanmar nationals aged between 20 and 63 – on board. 'They were immediately detained and escorted to the MMEA Miri Complex jetty for further investigation,' he said in a statement. Mohd Khairol said the case is being investigated under the Customs Act 1967 and the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952 for failing to produce a valid port clearance pass and a crew change list. 'The MMEA remains committed to enforcing the law in Malaysia's maritime zones and will not compromise with any offenders,' he stressed. Those with any information, complaints, or emergencies at sea can call the Sarawak State Maritime Operations Centre Miri on 085-649111, the MMEA Sarawak office on 082-432544 or 082-432016, or the emergency hotline 999 for an immediate response.
Daily Express
13-05-2025
- Daily Express
Local fishing vessel detained for crew violations, missing documents
Published on: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Published on: Tue, May 13, 2025 Text Size: KOTA KINABALU: A suspicious Local Fishing Vessel (VNT) was detained by Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) off Tanjung Aru, 31.6 nautical miles west, on Monday. The vessel, carrying a skipper and five crew, was found violating the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952 by failing to meet minimum crew requirements. Two crew members lacked valid identification or work permits, breaching the Immigration Act 1959/63. Authorities seized the vessel, crew, and around 900kg of mixed fish, with an estimated total value of RM200,000. MMEA stressed zero tolerance for maritime law violations and pledged tighter patrols in high-risk areas. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
04-05-2025
- Borneo Post
Tanker, crew nabbed for breaching Merchant Shipping Ordinance
The detained crewmen. – MMEA photo MIRI (May 4): A tanker vessel and its crew were detained by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) on Saturday for failing to report the change of captain. MMEA Miri director Captain (M) Mohd Khairol Anuar Saad said the vessel was stopped for inspection around 10.10am during Op Permai 01/2019 and Op Tiris 3.0 operations. 'The crew comprised three Malaysians and an Indian national aged between 24 and 76. 'Checks found they had failed to report a change of captain to the port authority, thereby violating the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952,' he said in a statement yesterday. Mohd Khairol said the vessel and crew were then escorted to the Miri Vessel Detention Centre for further action. MMEA, he stressed, will continue to conduct patrols and surveillance to prevent any form of maritime crime and legal violations in Malaysian waters. For any information, complaints or emergencies at sea, the public may contact the MMEA Miri operations centre on 085-649111, Sarawak MMEA on 082-432544 or 082-432016, or the 999 emergency hotline. crime detained foreign crew Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency
