Geoserve Energy Transport DMCC v. M/V 07 Vega S

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 GEOSERVE ENERGY TRANSPORT Case No.: 24-cv-2148-RSH-SBC

DMCC,

ORDER: (1) GRANTING MOTION

Plaintiff, FOR ISSUANCE OF WARRANT IN v. REM; (2) APPOINTING

SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIAN; AND (3)

M/V 0 7 VEGA S, iu rem, DEFERRING RULING ON MOTION Defendant. TO DIRECT NOTICE

[ECF No. 2]

19 Before the Court is an ex parte application for an order authorizing the issuance of a warrant for the arrest of Defendant “M/V 0 7 VEGA S,” IMO No. 9484247 (“Defendant Vessel”) and application to appoint a substitute custodian filed by plaintiff Geoserve Energy Transport DMCC. ECF No. 2. For the reasons below, the Court grants the application. I. BACKGROUND On November 15, 2024, Plaintiff filed a Verified Complaint seeking the arrest of the Defendant Vessel, her engines, tackle, apparel, furniture, gear and all other appurtenances and…