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Barnama
24-05-2025
- Barnama
Pahang MMEA Detains Fishing Vessel, 21 Foreign Crew Members
KUANTAN, May 24 (Bernama) -- A local fishing vessel, together with 21 foreign crew members, were detained on suspicion of violating the terms of its licence under Op Makmur and Op Tiris about 7.5 nautical miles northwest of Pulau Tioman on Thursday (May 22). Malaysia Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) of Pahang director First Admiral (Maritime) Mazlan Mat Rejab said the class C2 vessel and all the foreign crew members, including the tekong, aged between 20 and 57, were detained by a patrol ship at about 9.40 am. "Upon inspection, the vessel is believed to have violated the terms of its licence by hiring foreign workers with valid work permits, while the crew members were found to possess questionable identification documents,' he said in a statement today.
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.
