Star Clippers, which originally ordered the ship from Croatia shipyard Brodosplit, said it had “instructed” English authorities to “arrest” Golden Horizon in Dover on Thursday (15 July).
The move by Star Clippers comes as part of a long-running dispute the line is having with Brodosplit.
Star Clippers stated that Golden Horizon would be released immediately when Brodosplit paid its debt to Star Clippers.
“Earlier today (15 July), the English authorities have upon instruction of Star Clippers and with leave from the Admiralty Marshall arrested the vessel Golden Horizon in Dover,” said Star Clippers in statement.