Hong Success- Cargo lost overboard – probable General Average

Voyage from/to:            Shanghai/Lagos

Casualty Date:              21 May 2007

Vessel Type:                General cargo vessel

Grt:                              13228

Built:                            1981

Cargo:                          Unknown

Reports have been received that the Hong Success experienced heavy weather while passing S Africa while en-route to Lagos such that the master had to seek emergency refuge in East London port.  She is said to have been ploughing into 6 metre waves causing much of her deck cargo to be lost overboard destabilising her.  Further cargo was seen precariously hanging over the side when she was finally escorted into the harbour.

We anticipate that the vessel will declare General Average and there will also be significant PA losses arising from this incident. 

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.