Castor Star- Engine difficulties – General Average
Voyage from/to: Ramallo, Argentina/Cigading, Indonesia
Casualty Date: 11 May 2007
Vessel Type: Combined chemical and oil tank
Grt: 18430
Built: 1982
Cargo: 30,000 tonnes of corn
Owners of the bulk carrier Castor Star have now declared General Average as a result of damage to her starboard turbocharger sustained around May 11 which required the vessel to divert to Cape Town for repairs.
If you have insured cargo on board this vessel and require our assistance to deal with any security demands and claims in General Average, please contact us as soon as possible.