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Borneo Post
04-07-2025
- Borneo Post
Tugboat detained off Bintulu for alleged Merchant Shipping Ordinance breach
The detained tugboat. – MMEA photo BINTULU (July 4): The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Bintulu Maritime Zone has detained a tugboat suspected of violating the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952 during a routine patrol on Wednesday. Bintulu Maritime Zone director, Maritime Captain Muhammad Suffian Eldine Abdullah, said the tugboat was stopped around 2pm, approximately 0.38 nautical miles southwest of Batu Kura-Kura off of here. The enforcement was part of Ops Tiris 3.0 and Ops Permai. Initial checks found eight Indonesian crew members on board, aged between 23 and 48, including the captain. 'The vessel is suspected of violating Section 22(2A) of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952 for failing to notify the Registrar of Ships in writing about a change of captain, as required under the ship's registration certificate,' Muhammad Suffian said in a statement. The offence carries a RM2,500 fine. The tugboat and crew were escorted to the Bintulu Maritime Zone Vessel Detention Centre for further investigation. Muhammad Suffian urged maritime operators to comply with relevant laws and safety protocols. The public can report emergencies or suspicious activities via the MMEA hotline at 999, the Bintulu Maritime Zone Ops Centre at 086-314254, or the Sarawak Maritime Operations Centre at 082-432544. Bintulu detain Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952 MMEA tigboat violation
Borneo Post
12-05-2025
- Borneo Post
Tugboat, crew detained in Bintulu for violating shipping regulations
Handout photo shows the crew members detained for further investigation. BINTULU (May 12): The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Bintulu Maritime Zone detained a tugboat on Saturday, approximately three nautical miles northwest of the Kemena River estuary for violating shipping regulations. Bintulu Maritime Zone director Capt Muhammad Suffian Eldine Abdullah said the white tugboat was intercepted by an MMEA patrol vessel during routine patrols as it was heading towards open water. 'A preliminary inspection revealed that the vessel was operated by a crew of eight – six Indonesian nationals including the captain, one Myanmar national, and one Malaysian – aged between 23 and 51 years,' he said in a statement. He said the tugboat was found to have violated Section 22(2A) of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance (MSO) 1952 for failing to notify the Registrar of Ships in writing about the change of captain in its registration certificate. The offence carries a compound of RM2,500. The vessel and its crew were escorted to the Bintulu Maritime Zone Vessel Detention Centre and handed over to the investigating officer for further action. Muhammad Suffian reminded all maritime community members to comply with relevant regulations and observe maritime safety procedures to prevent and reduce the risk of untoward incidents at sea. Any information, complaints, or emergencies at sea can be reported via the emergency line 999, or by contacting Bintulu Maritime Zone Operations Centre on 086-314254, or the Sarawak State Maritime Operations Centre on 082-432544. kemena river lead MMEA Bintulu Muhammad Suffian Eldine Abdullah
