Mt.-Shelif Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

In a significant enforcement action, the Malaysian Coastguard has intercepted the tankers 'Ocean Hermana' and 'Artemis III' for allegedly conducting unauthorized ship-to-ship (STS) oil transfers. The incident took place 32.1 nautical miles east of Tanjung Sedili, where an MMEA patrol vessel first identified the suspicious activity at approximately 12:35 p.m. Upon approach, both tankers resisted the Coastguard's attempts to board, prompting authorities to conduct a forced boarding via helicopter. The 'Ocean Hermana' carried 26 crew members aged between 23 and 54, while the 'Artemis III' was manned by a similar number of crew, aged from 21 to 51. Neither vessel was able to produce the necessary authorization documents for their operations. This breach is currently under investigation pursuant to Section 491B (1) (K) and (L) of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952, along with Section 186 of the Penal Code. Additionally, the captains are facing scrutiny under Section 186 for obstructing a public servant, which could result in penalties of up to two years in prison, fines reaching MYR 10,000, or both if convicted. For further detail and visual documentation, visit the report at https://www.manifoldtimes.com/news/malaysia-mmea-conducts-forced-boarding-on-vlccs-caught-in-midst-of-sts-oil-transfer/

On October 8, 2021, a vessel found itself stranded along the shores of Chittagong, causing a significant stir in the maritime community. The incident has raised concerns over maritime safety and the implications for local shipping operations. Further investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances leading to the grounding of the ship.

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