Oil tankers detained off Malaysia after ‘unauthorised’ STS operation

Senior Malaysian coastguard official says the masters of the two vessels are being investigated for obstructing the work of officials

Malaysian authorities detained two tankers over a suspected unauthorised transfer of oil. — Malaysian authorities detained two tankers over a suspected unauthorised transfer of oil.Photo: MMEA

Paul Peachey

London

Published 26 October 2023, 11:52Updated 1 November 2023, 07:55

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