Berlian Laju Tanker is going into battle against oilfield services giant Schlumberger in London over a smuggling case that left the master of one of its vessels under arrest in Thailand and facing a fine of up to $4m.
The Indonesian company said the captain is innocent and is being unfairly criminalised for something he had no control over.
While Berlian Laju has made securing the release of its master its first priority, it has also filed a case against Schlumberger in the High Court in London, seeking...