Takeko - Collision with "Canarian Reefer"

Voyage from/to:            Japan / Shanghai   

Casualty Date:              06 April 2007

Vessel Type:                 Container vessel    

Grt:                                 8957 

Built:                               1999 

Cargo:                           Containers

Reports have been received that the above vessels collided off the south of Japan resulting in cracking to a cargo hold and water ingress on the Takeko.   Damage to the other vessel is unknown.  

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.