LEGAL PROCEEDINGS	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS	18 - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS On December 14, 2022, a sub-charterer of the Genco Constellation asserted a claim for monetary losses in connection with alleged delays of the loading of their cargo, short loading, or both at the port of Longkou, China. Hizone Group Co. Ltd (“Hizone”) had sub-chartered the vessel from SCM Cooperation Limited, which in turn had subchartered the vessel from BG Shipping Co. Limited, who had chartered the vessel from us. A dispute arose due to the need to restow the cargo to ensure the safety of the crew and the vessel. Following the vessel’s arrival at Tema Harbour in Ghana, Hizone petitioned the Superior Court of Judicature to have the vessel arrested in connection with a claim alleging damages. Such petition was granted on December 14, 2022 and although Genco offered security to release the vessel shortly thereafter, the vessel has still not been released. Moreover, Hizone petitioned the Superior Court of Judicature to have the vessel arrested again on February 2, 2023 on an allegedly different claim. The vessel has not been generating revenue while it has been subject to arrest and will not generate revenue unless and until it is released. The Company believes that these claims are without merit, has valid defenses against them and is vigorously defending them while continuing to seek the release of the Genco Constellation and any damages arising from the arrest of the vessel, including the recovery of lost revenue while arrested and reimbursement of legal fees as well as taking actions to secure counter security from BG Shipping Co. Limited. From time to time, the Company may be subject to other legal proceedings and claims in the ordinary course of its business, principally personal injury and property casualty claims. Such claims, even if lacking merit, could result in the expenditure of significant financial and managerial resources. The Company is not aware of any such legal proceedings or claims that it believes will have, individually or in the aggregate, a material effect on the Company, its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

18 - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

On December 14, 2022, a sub-charterer of the Genco Constellation asserted a claim for monetary losses in connection with alleged delays of the loading of their cargo, short loading, or both at the port of Longkou, China. Hizone Group Co. Ltd (“Hizone”) had sub-chartered the vessel from SCM Cooperation Limited, which in turn had subchartered the vessel from BG Shipping Co. Limited, who had chartered the vessel from us. A dispute arose due to the need to restow the cargo to ensure the safety of the crew and the vessel. Following the vessel’s arrival at Tema Harbour in Ghana, Hizone petitioned the Superior Court of Judicature to have the vessel arrested in connection with a claim alleging damages. Such petition was granted on December 14, 2022 and although Genco offered security to release the vessel shortly thereafter, the vessel has still not been released. Moreover, Hizone petitioned the Superior Court of Judicature to have the vessel arrested again on February 2, 2023 on an allegedly different claim. The vessel has not been generating revenue while it has been subject to arrest and will not generate revenue unless and until it is released. The Company believes that these claims are without merit, has valid defenses against them and is vigorously defending them while continuing to seek the release of the Genco Constellation and any damages arising from the arrest of the vessel, including the recovery of lost revenue while arrested and reimbursement of legal fees as well as taking actions to secure counter security from BG Shipping Co. Limited.

From time to time, the Company may be subject to other legal proceedings and claims in the ordinary course of its business, principally personal injury and property casualty claims. Such claims, even if lacking merit, could result in the expenditure of significant financial and managerial resources. The Company is not aware of any such legal proceedings or claims that it believes will have, individually or in the aggregate, a material effect on the Company, its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.