On August 12, the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency received a report about a drifting “ghost ship” near Terengganu, endangering nearby oil platforms. The abandoned, burnt vessel was located four nautical miles from the Semangkok A rig. Investigations linked it to a fire incident earlier, raising concerns over potential casualties.
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained a tugboat near the Kemena River estuary for violating shipping regulations. The vessel, operated by a crew of eight, failed to notify the Registrar of Ships about a captain change, incurring a penalty of RM2,500. Further investigations are underway.
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) intercepted a tugboat and barge operating illegally in Malaysian waters. Detained were eight crew members, including Malaysians, Myanmar nationals, and Indonesians. Authorities discovered unauthorized cargo and insufficient documentation, underscoring the risks posed by such illegal activities to navigational safety in the region.
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has launched a search and rescue mission for 25-year-old Vishnu Babu, a crew member who fell overboard from the cargo ship MT Resolute in Melaka waters. The operation, covering 43.5 square kilometres, is focused on the area where Babu went missing, 11.8 nautical miles from Klebang shores. Collaborative efforts with marine police are underway to locate him.
Firefighters and volunteers are struggling to contain a peat fire in Kuala Baram, Miri, prompting the Miri disaster management committee to request the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency for “water bombing” assistance. The fire has spread rapidly, affecting residents and causing unhealthy air quality levels in the area.
