Pemain industri gesa jelas kebolehkesanan, pengendalian kargo K8

Malaysia's maritime industry is urging authorities to clarify the procedures and methods for maintaining the integrity of nearly 77,000 metric tons of petroleum cargo, which was allegedly contaminated with K8 contamination after being lifted from ships at a port in Johor earlier this year. R Jeyenderan stated that an explanation is needed following questions raised in a 18-page report submitted by his team, particularly regarding how the cargo's identity, quantity, and status are recorded after the lifting process.

The concerns focus on the control and safety of the cargo, rather than concluding any specific negligence.

Jeyenderan's report claims that nearly 77,000 acres of cargo were lost from ships to tanks following the lifting process, especially when records show the pre-existing inventory in several tanks. The K8 document records two shipments of crude oil, totaling 76,954.325 acres, using ships Marlin Santorini and Invictus. The first shipment involved 34,903.062 acres on MT Marlin Santorini in January, while a further 42,051.263 acres were associated with MT Invictus in February.

Jeyenderan also noted the inclusion of substances such as Low Sulphur Waxy Residue, Decant Oil, Slurry Oil, and Crude Oil in the records of several relevant tanks. He asserts that these differences cannot be considered evidence of any negligence, as there may be additional factors like alteration, approval, or supporting documents not included in the investigated material.

Consequently, he requests authorities, particularly the Director General of Customs Malaysia, to explain the conditions and procedures applied if cargo under K8 sponsorship is allowed to be lifted onto tanks that already contain other products. Jeyenderan emphasizes that if tanks with existing inventory are allowed to receive such cargo, it is necessary to clarify the applicable terms, as well as how the quantity, identity, classification, and tax status of each cargo can be properly tracked.