MMEA detains China-registered tanker for anchoring illegally
Vessel was arrested at 6.15pm on 19 August and is currently held at Singapore’s S Tech Floating Dock 2; arresting solicitor listed was law firm Joseph Tan Jude Benny LLP.
A United States-flagged tug, Marianas Envoy, was arrested in Singapore waters on Monday (19 August). A United States-flagged tug, Marianas Envoy, was arrested in Singapore waters on Monday (19 August).
The vessel, previously known as KST 34, was added to the list of vessels under Sheriff’s arrest in Singapore’s court system.
According to the list, the vessel was arrested at 6.15 pm and the arresting solicitor listed was law firm Joseph Tan Jude Benny LLP. The ship is currently held at Singapore’s S Tech Floating Dock 2.
No details regarding the reason behind the arrest were provided in the list.
It is noteworthy that MMEA detains China-registered tanker for anchoring illegally at approximately 15.4 nautical miles northwest of Muka Head, Penang
The tanker was operated by 18 crew members, including the captain, who were all Chinese nationals, aged between 31 and 51. All of them had valid identification documents.
