It appears a Sanko Steamship bulker that is caught in the crossfire of charter disputes with creditors will be trapped in Baltimore for another three weeks.

In response to Western Bulk Carriers’ emergency motion to free the 51,000-dwt Sanko Mineral (built 2008) from arrest in Maryland so it can complete its voyage to the US Gulf, judge James Bredar said he would not rubber stamp the request until the other claimants are given a chance to weigh in.

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