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In a significant crackdown on maritime illegalities, the Indonesian Marine Police (IMP) apprehended the tanker Virgo on April 30 for suspected illegal fuel oil bunkering activities. The incident unfolded in the waters off Tanjung Kampe, near Palembang, where the Virgo was believed to be serving as a supply vessel for Urban Success. Upon inspection, authorities discovered three sets of ship documents on board, suggesting a pattern of renaming and repainting the tanker immediately following each bunkering operation. While the main operators of the Virgo managed to escape prior to the arrest, police successfully captured three crew members tied to the illicit operation. This arrest underscores ongoing efforts to combat fuel smuggling in the region. For more details, visit Ship and Bunker.

In a noteworthy development, the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has seized the tanker 'Liquid Silver', which is managed by Greece's Elmira Tankers Management. The arrest took place in Durban on August 15, 2014, shortly after RBS filed an $8 million claim against the vessel in July. The situation has been exacerbated by additional claims from bunker suppliers, including World Fuel Services (WFS), Brilliant Maritime Services, KPI Bridge Oil, and Bunker Monaco, amounting to approximately $850,000. Furthermore, 'Liquid Silver' is entangled in $70 million in associated claims tied to debts accrued by other vessels owned by the same company. This vessel is now set to be auctioned off on September 9, marking a significant moment in maritime finance.