MMEA detains log-laden cargo vessel off Bintulu for alleged flagging offence BINTULU (Jan 31): A cargo vessel laden with logs was detained by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Bintulu Maritime Zone for an alleged offence under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance (MSO) 1952. The vessel was detained at a position approximately 2.7 nautical miles northwest of the Kemena River mouth here on Wednesday afternoon. Bintulu Maritime Zone director Maritime Captain Muhammad Suffian Eldine Abdullah said the white cargo vessel, which was at anchor, was intercepted by MMEA assets conducting patrols under Op Permai 01/2019, Op Tiris 3.0 and Op Pelantar Merah 03/2023. “Preliminary inspections found that the vessel was operated by […]

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DMR director: leases remain valid, grants moving forward and 195 derelict vessels removed DMR staff told the commission existing commercial leases in effect before recent legislation will remain valid; staff reported about $3.7 million in funding secured for 2023–24, small awards to fishers, and 225 derelict-vessel cases with 195 removals and 30 pending.

Mississippi's DMR director confirms existing commercial leases remain valid while securing $3.7 million for grants and successfully removing 195 derelict vessels!

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