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Singapore, 20 March 2015 In response to media queries on the two separate incidents of merchant vessels managed by Singapore companies detained in Indonesia, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) spokesperson said: "Recent media reports quoting the involvement of four Singapore-registered vessels and four Singaporeans in the two incidents are inaccurate. In particular, we wish to clarify at this juncture, that only two of the four vessels are Singapore-registered. In the earlier incident first reported on 5 March 2015, 'DM 55' is a Singapore-registered vessel while 'Sea Sparrow 1' is Belize-registered. In the second incident first reported on 9 March 2015, 'ASL Glory' is a Singapore-registered vessel while 'AST 1837' is Indonesia-registered. Of the persons reportedly detained, only one is Singaporean, a marine surveyor, in the incident first reported on 5 March. The Singapore Consulate in Batam had rendered consular assistance to the Singaporean and facilitated his return on 16 March 2015. None of the other crew members on board the four vessels were Singaporeans. MPA is in contact with the Indonesian authorities to assist in the investigation of the incidents. We have also advised the shipping community that all vessels should follow international best practices and adhere to the relevant coastal state laws." Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore press release |
