Two Oil Tankers Detained Off Coast of Penang State
Authorities boarded the vessels following reports of suspicious activity involving ships anchored 24 nautical miles west of Muka Head, the northwestern point of Penang Island, a state-run news agency reported.
Inspectors discovered the tankers positioned side-by-side, allegedly engaged in unauthorized transfer operations.
"The two vessels are believed to have carried out crude oil transfer activities involving 53 crew members comprising Chinese, Myanmar, Iranian, Pakistani, and Indian nationals," Penang Maritime director, Maritime Capt. Muhammad Suffi Mohd Ramli, said.
The confiscated crude oil carries an estimated value exceeding 512 million Malaysian Ringgits (approximately $129.8 million), while the combined worth of both vessels totals 718 million Malaysian Ringgits ($182.1 million), he said in a statement.
Ramli confirmed that both ship captains and their vessels have been placed under detention and transferred to investigative authorities for further examination.
Officials have not yet disclosed the tankers' names, registration details, or departure locations.
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