The ongoing legal and financial dispute between Hunter Group and its counterparty has escalated, with the contested claim now reaching NOK 165 million.

The increase is attributed to withheld payments, according to a report from Finansavisen.

Hunter Group continues to allege that the counterparty is breaching the terms of the agreement.

The dispute has drawn attention in the shipping sector, where contract stability and financial obligations are critical to operations.

The escalation could signal broader challenges in the industry, particularly as Norwegian shipping firms face increasing pressures from trade route disruptions and geopolitical tensions.

This development comes amid a backdrop of rising uncertainty in the shipping sector.