Panamanian ship detained at Vietnam port over cargo damage claim
VOV.VN - Panama-flagged vessel Zhi Ying Chang Shun has been detained at Quy Nhon port in Vietnam’s Gia Lai province to settle a cargo damage claim filed by a Vietnamese company.
The People’s Court of Region 1 based in Gia Lai province confirmed the news on October 16 following a request from the PetroVietnam Fertilizer and Chemicals Corporation (PVFCCo).
PVFCCo on October 6 filed a petition seeking the detention of the vessel to address a cargo damage claim valued at approximately US$300,000.
According to PVFCCo, the Zhi Ying Chang Shun transported 8,800 tonnes of Ammonium Sulphate fertilizer from China to Quy Nhon under a purchase contract with Samsung C&T Singapore Pte Ltd.
When the ship arrived on October 1 and unloading began, the cargo owner discovered that part of the fertilizer in hold No. 2 had been contaminated. The following day, a delay in closing the hatch covers during unloading operations caused goods in holds No. 1, 2, and 3 to become wet for about 25 minutes, leading to significant losses.
After reviewing the evidence and determining the need for an emergency temporary measure, the People’s Court of Region 1 issued a decision to detain the Zhi Ying Chang Shun for a maximum of 30 days.
The court also decided to freeze VND30 billion (approximately US$1.2 million) belonging to PVFCCo until a release order is issued.
The decision has been forwarded to the Quy Nhon Maritime Administration, relevant parties, and the People’s Procuracy of Region 1 – Gia Lai for implementation in accordance with the law.
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