The Pappadakis family company looking for redress after their bulker was "unreasonably" held by the Coast Guard for six months is going to have to wait a little longer to hear whether the US Supreme Court will hear their case.

Last week, the government exercised its right for a month-long extension to respond to Kassian Marine affiliate Angelex's appeal. The extension means a decision will not be made until 6 April as to whether or not the high court will hear the case.