Tonight, a Panamanian flagged vessel named the "Humilde Viajero" is in Belizean waters under investigation. Our reports says it is loaded with diesel fuel designated for a local high volume fuel distributor but it's been unable to dock as planned at the Big Creek Port. So, for the time being it remains at anchorage awaiting further instructions to enter the Port Of Big Creek.
Ports Commissioner Kaylon Young confirmed this via text message, saying, quote, "The vessel has been detained and security forces are present to ensure that no illicit activities occur. The Port Authority and other relevant agencies have been on board and conducted a thorough investigation."
According to our reports, the vessel has a Colombian crew - and - while it has been cleared for entry by some local agencies - the Port Authority has found major deficiencies in the ship's documentation.
And so, for right now it must remain at anchorage - but the local fuel importers - who can pull some pretty big strings from what we are told - are still trying to get it landed and offloaded. According to the Ports Commissioner, the "Humilde Viajero" is being secured by Belizean armed forces.
