Active- Rudder Problems – likely General Average

Voyage from/to:            Luanda to unknown port

Casualty Date:              30 March 2007

Vessel Type:                Crude oil tanker

Grt:                              15076

Built:                            1983

Cargo:                          Unknown

Reports have been received that the  Crude oil tanker Active has suffered difficulties to her rudder during her current voyage from Angola.  She has reported Steering problems resulting in a tug from South Africa providing assistance and escorting the vessel to drydock.

There are potential claims for salvage and General Average arising from this incident, as well as PA losses.  If salvage security is required, our personal corporate salvage guarantees are accepted by Lloyds.  We can provide salvage security on your behalf (subject to internal procedures) for a bail fee from 0.8% of the guarantee amount.  Kindly note that if we are to place our personal guarantees, it is conditional on Dolphin being instructed to handle all negotiations arising from the matter on your behalf.

If you have insured cargo on board this vessel and require our assistance to deal with any security demands and claims for salvage and/or General Average, please contact us as soon as possible.  We can also assist you in pursuing recovery for any losses that you may suffer.  In this regard, we have identified the vessels’ P&I Club.