Last Updated : 15 Mar 2010
NAGAPATTINAM: ‘LADY ALLA’, the illegally anchored Cambodian ship five knots off Nagai coast is reported likely to get clearance to enter Nagai port as soon as all pending legal issues have been resolved.
Following a legal dispute between the ship owner and a few foreign oil firms, the Bombay High Court in February passed orders to the Indian ports not to permit the ship to be anchored.
On February 11, the vessel came to the private port here carrying about 8,400 tonnes of ceramic clay. As the authorities denied entry, the vessel was illegally anchored about five miles away from the port.
Meanwhile, 17 crewmembers of the vessel filed another petition in the Madras High Court for orders to the ship owner to settle their salary dues. On March 1, the Madras High Court ordered the arrest of the ship.
Subsequently, on humanitarian grounds, crewmembers were provided with food and water.
Unconfirmed sources now say the ship owner has settled issues with the foreign oil firms following which the Bombay Hight Court has reportedly relaxed orders on port entry.
The ship owner has also approached the Madras High Court to annul its arrest order.
‘Lady Alla’ is likely to get clearance for entry into Nagai port in a couple of days, sources said.
NAGAPATTINAM: ‘LADY ALLA’, the illegally anchored Cambodian ship five knots off Nagai coast is reported likely to get clearance to enter Nagai port as soon as all pending legal issues have been resolved.
Following a legal dispute between the ship owner and a few foreign oil firms, the Bombay High Court in February passed orders to the Indian ports not to permit the ship to be anchored.
On February 11, the vessel came to the private port here carrying about 8,400 tonnes of ceramic clay. As the authorities denied entry, the vessel was illegally anchored about five miles away from the port.
Meanwhile, 17 crewmembers of the vessel filed another petition in the Madras High Court for orders to the ship owner to settle their salary dues. On March 1, the Madras High Court ordered the arrest of the ship.
Subsequently, on humanitarian grounds, crewmembers were provided with food and water.
Unconfirmed sources now say the ship owner has settled issues with the foreign oil firms following which the Bombay Hight Court has reportedly relaxed orders on port entry.
The ship owner has also approached the Madras High Court to annul its arrest order.
‘Lady Alla’ is likely to get clearance for entry into Nagai port in a couple of days, sources said.
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