The Malaysian Maritime Authorities are taking stringent measures to prevent illegal anchoring and ship-to-ship transfers in their waters.
Given its location close to the Singapore Strait, Malaysia has seen a rise in such cases and seeks to crack down on such unlawful vessels.
The Malaysian Marine Department has implemented new rules, effective from July end, and it emphasised that ships must keep their AIS transmission on at all times.
The authorities will closely monitor ships that go dark, i.e turn off their signals.
Ships will also need a dual permit for anchoring in key eastern areas near the Singapore Strait since these are prone to such activities.
Vessels will need to submit an anchoring plan, which should be given a nod by the Marine Department, and only then can they enter the region.
The authorities have been instructed to increase their vigilance and warned that ships will be detained if they are found without the required documentation and anchoring approval.
Additionally, officials are being
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