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In a significant development, the Kerala High Court has mandated the arrest of the cargo vessel 'MSC Manasa F', including all connected assets such as its hull, tackle, engine, machinery spares, and apparel, at Vizhinjam Port. This judicial order is contingent upon the shipping company depositing a substantial amount of Rs 6 crore with the court. Justice MA Abdul Hakhim presided over the hearing related to an admiralty suit brought forth by five exporters who suffered losses due to the recent wreck of the 'MSC Elsa 3'. Advocate Joy Thattil Ittoop, representing the petitioners, articulated that each exporter faced significant losses with respect to their containers. The legal action was necessitated as MSC did not possess any movable or immovable assets within Indian territory, prompting the invocation of the court's admiralty jurisdiction to facilitate the vessel's arrest and detention. The petitioners emphasized the potential for irreparable losses if sufficient security measures were not undertaken prior to the deposit. The court clarified that once the required amount is deposited or an appropriate security is provided by the shipping company, the Warrant of Arrest will be revoked automatically, without the need for any additional court orders.

In a significant ruling, a Division Bench of the High Court has mandated the detention of the MSC Manasa F at the Vizhinjam Port, effective June 12, 2025. This action follows a petition lodged by the Cashew Export Promotion Council, which highlighted the financial repercussions stemming from a maritime incident involving the MSC Elsa 3. The MSC Elsa 3 was expected to deliver a valuable consignment of cashew nuts to Vizhinjam but tragically sunk, resulting in an estimated loss of ₹6 crore. The court's decision stipulates that the MSC Manasa F will remain detained until a demand draft amounting to ₹6 crore is presented to the court. A follow-up hearing has been scheduled for June 12 at 1:45 p.m. to reassess the petition and the circumstances surrounding the case.

The container ship 'Alion', carrying a load of 548 containers from Port Klang, encountered a critical engine failure while traversing the Arabian Sea on September 28, 2021. The situation was exacerbated by adverse weather conditions, compelling the vessel's crew to call for help. Consequently, the owners opted for a Lloyd's Open Form (LOF 2020) agreement with salvors to secure assistance. After several days of uncertainty, the 'Alion' was successfully towed to Sharjah on October 5, where it was designated as a port of refuge. In light of the incident, the ship's owners have declared a general average and have engaged Average Adjusters to handle the collection of GA security. Furthermore, a Hull & Machinery (H&M) Surveyor has been appointed to investigate the underlying causes of the engine failure. As of October 18, the vessel remains stationary as assessments continue.