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The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in Perak has detained the 'Queen Harmony' on March 17, 2025, at around 3:30 p.m. The authorities found that the vessel had anchored approximately 13 nautical miles northwest of Pulau Jarak, but had neither obtained any anchor permit from the Malaysian Marine Department nor reported its arrival in Malaysian waters. The case was being investigated under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952, which imposes a maximum fine of around $21,000 USD or imprisonment of up to two years. A failure to report the arrival may result in an additional fine of up to around $1,050 USD. The bulk carrier has an Egyptian captain and 20 crew members, among them one Russian, two Ukrainians, and 17 Filipinos. Two crew members have been taken to the MMEA Perak Headquarters for further investigations.