Liquimar Tankers is facing claims over loan defaults from Commerzbank, in a case that has set a legal jurisdiction precedent.

The German bank is seeking $6.6m in respect of outstanding sums under the facility for the Androniki, a 320,000-dwt vessel that was never built.

Including interest, the total amount to be claimed by Commerzbank could rise to $8.5m.

Commerzbank brought enforcement proceedings in England against the borrowers after the latter had already started proceedings against the bank in Greece.

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