August 16th 2024.
In Paradip, a port city in the state of Odisha, an Egyptian ship has been apprehended after an order from the Orissa High Court, according to a port official speaking on Friday. The ship had arrived at Paradip Port on August 6 and was facing legal action due to an outstanding debt of Rs 3.96 crore to a German company. This debt was related to the transportation of low-sulfuric marine gasoil.
The German company had filed an appeal with the Orissa High Court, requesting the detention of the ship. In response, the court issued an order for the ship's arrest on August 14, as confirmed by the port official. Under admiralty law, a ship can be arrested for the enforcement of maritime claims that arise from its ownership, construction, possession, management, operation, or trading.
To oversee the detention, a senior judge from the local court has been appointed as admiral. The ship, named MV Wadi Albostan, will remain under arrest until further notice. At the time of its arrest, the ship was en route to China and was carrying 55,000 metric tonnes of iron ore from Paradip Port. This is the third incident of a ship being arrested at Paradip Port in the last four months.
This latest event highlights the importance of adhering to maritime laws and fulfilling financial obligations in the shipping industry. The Orissa High Court's order serves as a reminder that failure to do so can result in severe consequences for both the ship and its owners. It is imperative for all involved parties to comply with legal and financial responsibilities to avoid such incidents in the future. This news was reported by PTI, a leading news agency in India.
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