Liberia-Flagged Bulk Carrier Pantazis L Arrested in Singapore
Key Takeaways
- •Pantazis L, a 76,629 DWT Liberia-flagged bulk carrier, was arrested in Singapore on July 23.
- •The arrest was conducted on behalf of Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP, according to the judiciary’s detained-vessels list.
- •The vessel is being held at Eastern Special Purpose Anchorage A in Singapore.
- •No reason was disclosed for the arrest, which may prevent the vessel from leaving port while a claim or security arrangement is addressed.
- •MarineTraffic showed Pantazis L had arrived in Singapore and was expected to continue to Yeosu, South Korea.
A 76,629 DWT Liberia-flagged bulk carrier was arrested in Singapore late last week, according to a detained-vessels list published by Singapore's judiciary.
The vessel, Pantazis L, was arrested at 9:27 PM local time on July 23. The arrest was carried out on behalf of the law firm Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP, and the ship is being held at the Eastern Special Purpose Anchorage A.
The reason for the arrest was not disclosed. Vessel arrests of this kind are typically connected to maritime claims, including disputes over unpaid bunkers or other operational services. In admiralty proceedings, an arrest can prevent a ship from leaving port while a claim is addressed or while security is arranged, making the court listing an early public indicator of a commercial or legal dispute involving the vessel.
According to MarineTraffic, Pantazis L had arrived in Singapore on Thursday and was expected to proceed to Yeosu in South Korea.
Another tanker was also arrested earlier last week in Singapore.