Malaysia Intercepts Oil Tanker After Collision and Fire Near Singapore

Ceres I fled the scene of the accident, turning off its tracking system before being detained by Malaysian authorities.

The collision involved the São Tomé and Príncipe-flagged Ceres I and Singapore-flagged Hafnia Nile, causing both ships to catch fire.
Malaysian coastguard located and detained Ceres I and two tugboats off the eastern coast.
An oil spill covering 17 square kilometers was detected following the collision.
All crew members were rescued, with some remaining onboard to tackle the fire.
Investigations are ongoing to determine why Ceres I fled the scene.