The Charges
The Plaintiff sued the vessel MT Grace, its owners and all persons interested in the vessel for the Defendants’ failure to sell and deliver a seaworthy vessel to it after it had paid huge sums of money to the Defendants.
Awarded
The Plaintiff sued the vessel MT Grace, its owners and all persons interested in the vessel for the Defendants’ failure to sell and deliver a seaworthy vessel to it after it had paid huge sums of money to the Defendants. The Plaintiff caused the arrest of the vessel when it arrived at the Tema port and bail for release was set by the Court. The vessel owners did not post security and it remained in Ghanaian waters for many years during the hearing. Defendant also counterclaimed damages for unlawful arrest. This case was amicably settled by the parties in the middle of trial.