Cruise ship operating without licence seized off Langkawi
The vessel was flagged while conducting water recreational activities about 0.2 nautical miles west of Pulau Lintang Jalan about 6pm.
Kedah/Perlis MMEA director First Admiral Maritime Romli Mustafa said the vessel was being operated by a captain and seven crew members, all of whom are Malaysians.
"There were 39 passengers on board, 36 of whom were foreign nationals and three Malaysians.
"Initial checks found the vessel was believed to be operating with an expired licence, an offence under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952," he said in a statement today.
Romli added that the estimated value of the seized vessel and case items is around RM2 million.
"The cruise vessel, its crew and the seized items have been brought to the Dayang Bay Maritime Jetty for further investigation.
"MMEA will not compromise on any activities that violate maritime laws and remains committed to regular patrols and enforcement efforts within Malaysian maritime zones," he said.
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