Bahamas-registered cruise ship latest vessel detained for illegal anchoring in Johor waters


The Bahamas-registered cruise which was detained by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency for illegal anchoring at Tanjung Siang, Kota Tinggi on April 17, 2021.

KOTA TINGGI: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has detained 34 merchant ships for anchoring illegally in Johor waters since launching Op Jangkar Haram on March 24.

Johor MMEA director First Admiral Nurul Hizam Zakaria said that 12 vessels were detained for harbouring illegally off Johor over a 10-day period that began on April 8.

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