GOLDEN ROSE- Sinking after collision

Built                        1982

GRT                        3849

Vessel Type          General Cargo

Voyage from/to    Pyeongtaek to Yingkou

Casualty date        12th May 2007

Cargo                     5900 MT Steel

Reports have been received that the South Korean flag vessel GOLDEN ROSE, 3849 GRT, 1982 built has collided with the JIN SENG and sank with the expected total loss of the crew and all the 5900 MT steel cargo.  

The collision reportedly occurred about 40 miles south-east of Dalian in dense fog. As far as we are aware, none of the crew of the GOLDEN ROSE have been rescued in spite of extensive searches. There is speculation that the JIN SENG did not report the collision promptly.

If you have insured cargo on board this vessel and require our assistance in pursuing recovery for any losses that you may suffer please contact us. In this regard, we have identified the vessels’ P&I Club and have other information on the loss.