Sinking of MSC Elsa-3: Kerala Files Admiralty Suit Seeking ₹9,531-Crore Compensation for Marine Pollution, Economic Loss to Fishers

Kerala HC orders conditional arrest of cargo ship in Rs 9,531 crore damage case

Kerala HC orders conditional arrest of cargo ship in Rs 9,531 crore damage case

Sinking of MSC Elsa-3: Kerala files admiralty suit seeking ₹9,531-crore compensation for marine pollution, economic loss to fishers

High Court orders interim arrest of MSC Akiteta-2, currently at the Vizhinjam port, till July 10. State claims ₹8,626.12 crore for the damage due to pollution, ₹378.48 crore to restore the environment, and ₹526.51 crore for economic loss to fishers

Kerala High Court orders the arrest of a cargo ship - Maritime Gateway

The bench of Justice M A Abdul Hakim said the vessel MSC Akiteta II “along with her hull, tackle, engine, machinery spares, gear, apparel, paraphernalia is ordered to be arrested until Rs 9,531 crore is deposited by the ship in the court or until security for the said amount is furnished by the ship”. Vizhinjam port, operated by Adani group, was directed to execute the arrest of the ship. The matter will come up for hearing again on July 10. The…