Fishing boat detained off Lahad Datu for unreported skipper change
Published on: Friday, May 09, 2025
Published on: Fri, May 09, 2025
By: Azmie Lim Text Size: The detained fishing vessel. LAHAD DATU: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained a local fishing vessel off Kampung Bakapit waters for failing to report a change of skipper during routine patrol operations. Lahad Datu Maritime Zone Director Maritime Commander Dzulfikhar Ali said the vessel was apprehended under Ops Pluto Timur and Ops Tiris. The inspection revealed the skipper replacement was not reported, breaching regulations critical to maritime safety and proper licensing. The vessel, valued at RM300,000, was escorted to Lahad Datu Fishery Jetty and handed to MMEA for further investigation under the Sabah Ports and Harbour Enactment 2002. The public is urged to report suspicious activities to the Lahad Datu MMEA via WhatsApp at 016-9305727 or emergency line 999. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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