Theseizure of the 93,700-dwt Hebei Shijiazhuang (built 2011) follows the filing ofa complaint led by World Fuel Services (WFS) in Norfolk, Virginia.

The bunkergiant claims it is owed over $700,000 for fuel delivered to the vessel onbehalf of charterer Tramp Maritime Enterprises late last year.

WFS isseeking more than $800,000 to cover the unpaid invoice, interest and attorneyfees, according to court documents.

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