(MGO) is a cleaner, low-viscosity alternative to heavy fuel oil (HFO), it ideal for coastal areas and Emission Control Areas (ECAs)

Eighteen men have been arrested for their suspected involvement in an illegal l transaction of Marine Gas Oil (MGO)., said the Singapore police force On 11 February 2026 at about 12.45am, officers from the Police Coast Guard arrested 18 crew members from two foreign-registered tugboats and one Singapore-registered tugboat in the sea off Pandan, Singapore.

Preliminary investigations 

Preliminary investigations revealed that the crew members allegedly misappropriated MGO valued at about $13,670 without their company’s knowledge. The MGO was allegedly intended to be sold illegally for their personal financial gainhe police said in its news release

The offence of criminal breach of trust

 The eighteen defendants stood before the court on February 12th on chargeswith the offence of criminal breach of trust by employees under Section 408(1) of the Penal Code 1871. The offence carries an imprisonment term, which may extend to 15 years and a fine. The Police take a serious view of illegal transactions of MGO in Singapore waters. The authorities will continue to conduct enforcement and security checks to prevent, deter and detect such illicit activities in Singapore waters.

 About :Marine Gas Oil (MGO)

It is noteworthy that Marine Gas Oil (MGO) is a high-quality, low-sulphur distillate fuel produced from refined crude oil, widely used in maritime engines to meet international emission regulations, specifically MARPOL Annex VI. It is a cleaner, low-viscosity alternative to heavy fuel oil (HFO), requiring no heating in storage, making it ideal for coastal areas and Emission Control Areas (ECAs)

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source : Press - Release

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