Reviews & Ratings for the Str-Lucky

In a significant decision, the Bombay High Court mandated the arrest of the vessel 'Global Purity' (IMO: 9550149) on April 17, 2010. This follows allegations that the ship was involved in the sinking of the Indian Coast Guard vessel 'Vivek', which tragically submerged in Mumbai port on March 23 of the same year. The Indian government initiated legal proceedings earlier this week, seeking compensation amounting to approximately Rs169 crore. The 'Global Purity', which was transporting a cargo of yellow peas, has a substantial weight of about 28,000 metric tonnes, starkly contrasting with the much lighter 'Vivek', which weighed only 1,100 metric tonnes. Shipowner Asian Shipping has petitioned for a limitation of liability, contending that their financial responsibility should be capped at Rs20 crore. The case is scheduled for a hearing on June 14. In an early development, the Yellow Gate police have apprehended the captain of the 'Global Purity', a national from the Philippines.