Umiavut- Fire

Voyage from/to:            Kalundborg/Corunna

Casualty Date:              18th May 2007

Vessel Type:                General cargo vessel

Grt:                              5,998

Built:                            1988

Cargo:                          8,600 M/T Flour

Reports have been received that the Umiavut  suffered a fire in her engine room.  The fire was extinguished by crew but the vessel was nevertheless towed to Brest, France by “Abeille Bourbon”

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 of 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.