Indian offshore shipowner Seamec is taking legal action to recover money owed by troubled Singapore rival Swiber.

It said receivables total INR 1.36bn ($20.58m) from Swiber Offshore India (SOI) and Swiber Offshore Construction, relating to contracts awarded by Indian oil and gas company ONGC.

Seamec has filed a winding up notice in the Mumbai high court against SOI.

It said Singapore court proceedings have indicated a potential return of only 8% on unsecured receivables.

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