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Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
- Free Malaysia Today
MMEA detains 7 passenger boats near Pulau Redang for overloading
One of the boats checked for overloading by the Terengganu MMEA during the operation. (APMM pic) PETALING JAYA : The Terengganu branch of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained seven passenger boats for various offences, including carrying passengers exceeding the permitted limit. This was part of a special operation conducted in the waters of Pulau Redang near Kuala Nerus yesterday. Terengganu MMEA director Hamiludin Che Awang said they inspected 26 passenger boats near the island. 'Among those detained was a boat carrying up to 42 passengers on a single journey. This had jeopardised the safety of everyone on board the boat. 'This is not a minor offence. This is a case of negligence that can cost lives,' Bernama reported him as saying today. He said MMEA would not compromise with boat operators who do not provide life jackets or who carry passengers beyond the capacity permitted. 'The public is also urged to report any high-risk activities. Maritime safety is not the sole responsibility of MMEA. Don't wait for a tragedy to happen before you act,' he said. He said other offences detected were the absence of a passenger manifest, the captain's name not matching details in the operating licence and expired licences. Hamiludin said they took action against 14 crewmen and boat captains, issuing compound fines under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952. He said MMEA would intensify enforcement operations in tourist hotspots ahead of school holidays and festivals to avoid the recurrence of recent tragedies. On June 28, three local tourists, including two children, died when the boat they were on capsized near Pulau Perhentian. All 15 passengers, aged three to 40, were on their way back from Pulau Perhentian Kecil to Pulau Perhentian Besar when big waves suddenly caused the boat to capsize. Besut police chief Azamuddin Ahmad@Abu said the boat skipper tested positive for drugs and also had five previous drug-related records. He said all passengers were not wearing life jackets at the time of the incident.
The Sun
21-07-2025
- The Sun
Seven boats detained for overloading near Pulau Redang in MMEA op
KUALA TERENGGANU: The Terengganu Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has detained seven passenger boats for multiple safety violations, including overloading, during a special operation near Pulau Redang. The crackdown followed inspections of 26 boats in the area. Maritime Captain Hamiludin Che Awang, director of Terengganu MMEA, confirmed that one boat was found carrying 42 passengers in a single trip, far exceeding the permitted limit. 'This is not a minor offence. This is a case of negligence that can cost lives. Maritime Malaysia will not compromise,' he stated. Other violations included missing passenger manifests, mismatched captain details, and expired operating licences. A total of 14 crew members and boat captains, aged between 20 and 40, were investigated under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952 and issued compounds. Hamiludin warned that MMEA will take strict action against operators who disregard safety protocols, such as failing to provide life jackets or overloading boats. He urged the public to report unsafe maritime activities, emphasising that safety is a shared responsibility. The enforcement operation comes after a recent tragedy near Pulau Perhentian, where three tourists, including two children, drowned when their boat capsized. Investigations revealed the skipper tested positive for drugs, and none of the passengers were wearing life jackets. MMEA plans to intensify patrols in tourist-heavy waters ahead of school holidays and festive seasons to prevent further incidents. – Bernama
New Straits Times
07-06-2025
- 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.
New Straits Times
28-04-2025
- New Straits Times
7 Indonesians jailed for 9 months for stealing cables from oil platform
KUALA TERENGGANU: Seven Indonesian men were sentenced to nine months' imprisonment by the magistrate's court today for stealing various items from an unoccupied oil platform in Terengganu waters, resulting in losses amounting to RM10,000 on Feb 20. Magistrate Iffah Nabihah Mohd Ishak delivered the verdict after all the accused, aged between 25 and 45, pleaded guilty to the charge. The accused were jointly charged with stealing two sets of cables and four batteries, estimated to be worth RM10,000, belonging to a local oil company. The offence occurred on the platform, located 77 nautical miles from Kuala Terengganu, at 12pm on Feb 20. They were charged under Section 379 of the Penal Code (Act 574), along with Section 34 of the Penal Code. The prosecution was led by Lieutenant Commander Nik Mohd Izwan Farid Md Daud from the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA). The court ordered the prison sentences to begin from the date of arrest, which was on Feb 20. Previously, the Terengganu MMEA had detained the seven men for allegedly trespassing on an unmanned oil platform in the Tembikai Field, 77 nautical miles off the waters of Kuala Terengganu. All suspects were apprehended while hiding in the platform's ventilation space.
Barnama
25-04-2025
- Barnama
T'ganu MMEA, In Support Of Sustainability, Disposes Nine Foreign Fishing Boats To Be Turned Into Artificial Reef
Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (APMM) deputy director-general (Logistics) Vice Admiral Datuk Saiful Lizan Ibrahim (middle) attends the handover ceremony for the Terengganu MMEA director between Maritime First Admiral Mohd Khairulanuar Abdul Majid@Razali (left) and Maritime Captain Hamiludin Che Awang here today. KUALA TERENGGANU, 25 April (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (APMM) in Terengganu has disposed of nine foreign fishing vessels to be used as artificial reefs in line with the sustainability approach in marine resource management. MMEA deputy director-general (Logistics) Vice Admiral Datuk Saiful Lizan Ibrahim said all nine vessels were sunk between September 2022 and recently, totalling RM15 million. "Additionally, during the same period, the Terengganu MMEA also detained 40 foreign fishermen who trespassed into state waters. "It also involved the seizure of vessels, equipment, and marine products with a total value of RM60 million," he said after attending the handover ceremony for the Terengganu MMEA director between Maritime First Admiral Mohd Khairulanuar Abdul Majid@Razali and his successor Maritime Captain Hamiludin Che Awang here today. Meanwhile, Saiful Lizan reminded local boat operators who ferry squid fishermen to ensure that they always have sufficient safety equipment and report their movements to the MMEA to facilitate rescue operations in the event of an unwanted situation. He said his team would conduct continuous monitoring with a greater focus on the safety of those who enjoy this activity in the ocean through the operation of assets and personnel 24/7. In Terengganu, the squid fishing season has started at the beginning of this month and is expected to last until September, with the locations where squid fishing is concentrated being Pantai Marang, Pantai Teluk Bidara, Pulau Kapas as well as Pulau Redang. -- BERNAMA
