- Arrest executed through maritime law specialists.
- Previous abandonment case noted in India.
- Operators silent on reasons for latest detention.
A Liberian-flagged chemical and oil products tanker has been placed under sheriff’s arrest off the coast of Singapore following a new legal action filed on November 19. The ship is currently anchored at Eastern Special Purpose Anchorage A after arriving from Bangladesh just a day earlier, reports Port News.
Legal Action Initiated by Maritime Law Firm
This detention was executed on behalf of a maritime law firm based in Singapore that specialises in vessel arrests, ship financing, and cargo disputes. So far, the authorities and involved parties have kept the reasons for the arrest under wraps.
Operational Background and Trading Pattern
The tanker, built in 2016 at a Chinese shipyard and managed by entities registered in Liberia, usually operates between ports in the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent, and Southeast Asia. AIS data indicates that the vessel is currently at anchor with a light draught, suggesting it isn’t fully loaded.
History of Crewing and Payment Issues
This vessel has a history of legal and labour-related troubles. Back in 2021, under a different name, it was embroiled in a lengthy dispute off the Indian coast concerning overdue crew wages and delays in crew changes. This issue was eventually documented and resolved in the joint IMO/ILO abandonment database.
No Official Statements Issued
As of now, there have been no public statements from the vessel’s operators, managers, or the legal representatives involved in the arrest.
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Source: Port News
