A Product tanker STROVOLOS allegedly carrying stolen crude oil has been detained by Indonesian Navy off Batam, Riau Islands, Singapore Strait, according to FleetMon.
It stated: “Product tanker STROVOLOS was detained by Indonesian Navy off Batam, Riau Islands, Singapore Strait, on charges of carrying stolen crude oil originated from Cambodia; and illegal anchoring in Indonesia waters. Navy issued an official statement on August 25, 2021, while the tanker was seized on July 27,2021, shortly after arrival.
“According to Indonesian sources, the tanker is wanted by the Cambodian Government for stealing some 40,000 tons of crude oil, respective notice having been sent to Indonesian Gov on Jul 24.
“Tanker AIS records history was obviously, tampered with, all records prior to Jul 27 2021 has been deleted. The tanker is manned with 19 crew, including 13 Indians, 3 Myanmar and 3 Bangladeshi nationalities. According to the Navy, tanker arrived from Gulf of Siam.”
