The Selangor Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained a boat carrying 48 passengers, well above the permitted capacity of 12, about 0.4 nautical miles southwest of Pulau Ketam yesterday.
Selangor MMEA director, Maritime Captain Abdul Muhaimin Muhammad Salleh, said the detention followed a public complaint received around 1:55 p.m. about an overcrowded boat at the Pulau Ketam passenger jetty.
A patrol boat was deployed to the area, where the boat was quickly intercepted. The inspection revealed that the boat, operated by a 63-year-old skipper and two crew members aged 33 and 59, was violating safety regulations.
The boat and its crew were taken to the Pulau Indah Marine Police Jetty for further investigation under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance (MSO) 1952.
Selangor MMEA director, Maritime Captain Abdul Muhaimin Muhammad Salleh, said the detention followed a public complaint received around 1:55 p.m. about an overcrowded boat at the Pulau Ketam passenger jetty.
A patrol boat was deployed to the area, where the boat was quickly intercepted. The inspection revealed that the boat, operated by a 63-year-old skipper and two crew members aged 33 and 59, was violating safety regulations.
The boat and its crew were taken to the Pulau Indah Marine Police Jetty for further investigation under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance (MSO) 1952.
