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Tugboat Arrested in Singapore
Wednesday August 26, 2026
A Singapore-flagged tug was arrested in Singapore on Monday.
The Kim Heng 3203 was arrested on August 24 at 4:50 PM local time, according to a list of detained vessels published by Singapore's judiciary.
The arrest was carried out on behalf of law firm Resource Law LLC, and the ship is being held at the Kim Heng Marine & Oilfield PTE LTD.
The reason for the arrest was not disclosed. Such actions are typically linked to maritime claims, including disputes over unpaid bunkers or other operational services.
The tugboat was built in 2009 (17 years old) and has been operating in Singapore, according to VesselFinder.
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