The High Court of Bombay has finally released a Chinese multipurpose ship arrested at Haldia Port over outstanding bunker payments.

Justice SJ Kathawalla ordered the release of the Chinese-owned, 20,500-dwt Union Demeter (built 1986) after the shipowner furnished a security in court.

The MHI-built vessel is owned by Tranglory, the management arm of shipowner Tranvast, also referred to as Nanjing Yuanhao in Chinese.

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