全国首起反外国制裁侵权诉讼案入选去年江苏法院十大典型案例

Core Viewpoint - The case represents the first anti-foreign sanctions tort lawsuit in China, highlighting the legal implications of foreign sanctions on domestic companies and the judiciary's role in resolving such disputes [1][2]. Group 1: Case Background - A marine engineering company in China entered into a subcontract with a Swiss ship equipment company for the construction of modules for a floating production storage and offloading vessel, with a contract value of 19.45 million USD (approximately 140 million RMB) [1]. - The marine engineering company completed the construction of the modules by June 7, 2024, but the Swiss company halted payment of over 11.86 million USD (approximately 86 million RMB) due to sanctions imposed by a third country [1]. Group 2: Legal Proceedings - The marine engineering company applied for pre-litigation seizure of the vessel and filed a lawsuit on October 11, 2024, under the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law, seeking to stop the infringement and recover the unpaid construction fees along with interest [1]. - The Nanjing Maritime Court approved the seizure and required the Swiss company to provide a counter-guarantee, allowing the vessel to continue construction under strict conditions [2]. Group 3: Resolution - The court clarified the legal consequences of assisting in foreign unilateral sanctions and facilitated mediation between the parties, resulting in a settlement within 39 days [2]. - The domestic shipyard successfully recovered over 80 million RMB in construction fees through the mediation process [2].