Focus

Tugboat, two Indonesian seafarers detained under MSO

13 Apr 2023 12:21pm
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Labuan maritime zone has detained a tugboat at 0.4 nautical miles south of Pulau Papan here, early Thursday (April 12). - Photo: BERNAMA
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Labuan maritime zone has detained a tugboat at 0.4 nautical miles south of Pulau Papan here, early Thursday (April 12). - Photo: BERNAMA
A
A
A

LABUAN - The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Labuan maritime zone has detained a tugboat at 0.4 nautical miles south of Pulau Papan here, early Thursday (April 12).

Its deputy director, Commander Mohd Hafiz Abd Mutalib, said the MMEA personnel on Op Sejahtera, Op Khas Kuda Laut and Op Tiris were carrying out a routine inspection on the tugboat when they found that it did not report the change of skipper in the Certificate of Malaysian Registry (CMR) book.

During the inspection, the tugboat was manned by a 52-year-old skipper and a 47-year-old chief officer, both are Indonesian citizens.

According to Mohd Hafiz, the boat was seized, and the two Indonesians were taken to the Labuan maritime zone jetty for further investigation.

The case is being investigated under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance (MSO) 1952 for suspected failure to report the change of captain in the CMR.

Mohd Hafiz said MMEA would not compromise with any element of criminal activities and misconduct at sea, and members of the public with any information on suspicious activities can contact the Labuan Maritime Zone Operations Centre at 087-453777 or MERS 999. - BERNAMA

Related Articles:
tugboat
seafarers
MSO
INDONESIA
More Like This
Photo for illustration purposes only. - 123RF
Photo for illustration purposes only. - 123RF
National Experts call for strategy shift in combating pedophilia
By AISYAH BASARUDDIN
29 Apr 2024 05:16pm
It is crucial for all parties to ensure that perpetrators are prevented from accessing children who could potentially become victims.
Kelantan police chief Datuk Muhamad Zaki Harun - BERNAMA FILE PIX
Kelantan police chief Datuk Muhamad Zaki Harun - BERNAMA FILE PIX
National Sungai Golok bomb blast: No Malaysian residents involved - Police
The explosion and gunfire occurred just between the suspects and Thai security personnel near the Malaysia-Thailand border.
Images shared by Muhammad Azim during repair works conducted by the developer.
Images shared by Muhammad Azim during repair works conducted by the developer.
National Homeowner had to repair house three times within a year due to developer's negligence
By SITI AISYAH MOHAMAD
29 Apr 2024 04:17pm
SHAH ALAM - Due to the developer's negligence, a man faced multiple challenges as he had to file repair claims for defects in his new home three times within a year. Civil servant Muhammad Azim Zaid, 33, said his house was severely damaged and there were pipe leaks in the bathroom which...
Four Thai security personnel were injured in the bomb explosion and gunfire which occurred a little after midnight yesterday in Kampung Pasemas, Sungai Golok, Narathiwat Province in Thailand. - BERNAMA FILE PIX
Four Thai security personnel were injured in the bomb explosion and gunfire which occurred a little after midnight yesterday in Kampung Pasemas, Sungai Golok, Narathiwat Province in Thailand. - BERNAMA FILE PIX
National Bomb blast in Sungai Golok: Four Thai security personnel injured
KOTA BHARU - Four Thai security personnel were injured in the bomb explosion and gunfire which occurred a little after midnight yesterday in Kampung Pasemas, Sungai Golok, Narathiwat Province in Thailand. Sungai Golok District Police Chief, Pol. Col. Jadsadavit Inprapan said the four security...