(Miri, 15th) The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (Maritim Malaysia) Miri Maritime Enforcement Zone successfully detained a tugboat approximately 3.6 nautical miles northwest of the Miri River mouth due to it not having a valid ship license and its failure to provide the ship's license during inspection.
The Director of the Miri Zone of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency, Captain Maritime Mohd Khairol Anuar bin Saad, issued a statement last night indicating that the Maritime Enforcement Agency's patrol boat detained the tugboat at 6:10 PM yesterday during the "OP PERMAI 01/2019" and "OP TIRIS 3.0" operations.
He further noted that the tugboat was operated by a 49-year-old captain and had two Indonesian crew members aged between 37 and 42. The tugboat has been escorted to the detention center, and the case is being investigated under the "1953 Boat Rules."
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency is committed to preventing any form of illegal activity and maritime crime through patrol and surveillance, ensuring the safety of Malaysian waters.
Any information, complaints, or emergencies related to incidents at sea can be reported to the Miri Maritime Enforcement Zone Operation Center at 085-649 111, or the Sarawak State Maritime Agency at 082-432 544 / 082-432 016, or through the emergency number 999 for a prompt response.