General cargo ship YEKATERINA was arrested in Oristano port, Sardinia, Italy, on Nov 5, on arrival from Rostov, Russia. The ship, as it transpired was on the “Wanted” list during several months already, after her owner or manager was found guilty of being paid freight in advance, but failing to pick up cargo and deliver it. The ship was to load cargo in Singapore last year, understood during her maiden run from China where she was built, to Med/Black sea region, her future trade area. The company which took 1,252 mil euro credit for goods transportation, is identified by Italian authorities as Virtual Shiptrade Company, registered in the Marshall Islands.
The ship, initially, was ordered by the biggest Russian foods manufacturer, ASTON.
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