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Malaysia Detains Two Tankers Over Suspected Illegal Bunkering
Malaysian authorities have detained two tankers suspected of illegal bunkering off Perak.
The vessels were intercepted at around 8:00 PM local time on Monday, about 11 nautical miles east of Pulau Jarak, during a joint operation, the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) said in a social media post on Tuesday.
During inspections, it was found that the tankers were allegedly conducting unauthorised ship-to-ship transfer of bunker fuel and anchoring in a restricted area without approval from Malaysia’s Marine Department.
Authorities estimate around 750 mt of MFO had been transferred.
The vessels were ordered to anchor nearby before being escorted to a Marine Police jetty for further investigation.
The case is being probed under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952 and related maritime regulations.
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| VLSFO | MGO | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $/mt | +/- | $/mt | +/- | |
| Singapore | 838.50 | 0.50 | 1673.50 | 12.00 |
| Rotterdam | 737.00 | 6.50 | 1331.00 | 69.50 |
| Houston | 831.50 | 49.50 | 1312.00 | 63.50 |
| Fujairah | 860.50 | 2.50 | 1621.00 | 54.50 |
| APAC Average | 979.50 | 67.50 | 1613.00 | 41.50 |
| Global 20 Ports Average | 939.50 | 3.00 | 1580.50 | 43.50 |
| Global 4 Ports Average | 817.00 | 13.50 | 1488.00 | 53.50 |
| Global Average Bunker Price | 943.50 | 33.50 | 1481.50 | 4.00 |
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