Mir Damad - Grounding

Built                        1997

GRT                        4276

Vessel Type          Container Carrier

Voyage from/to    Chittagong for Kolkata (but feeder vessel so cargo worldwide)

Casualty type       Sinking

Casualty date        1st July 2007

Cargo                     Containers

Reports have been received that the Iranian flag vessel MIR DAMAD, 4276 GRT, 1997 built has suffered ingress of water through a crack in the hull and is reported to be sinking. She has sent a distress signal in the Bay of Bengal. Navy vessels are reportedly going to the rescue of the 18 crew.  

If you have insured cargo on board this vessel we can assist you in pursuing recovery for any losses that you may suffer on a no cure no pay basis at our usual rates of between 15% and 10% depending on the amount recovered. In this regard, we have identified the vessels’ P&I Club, where we have good contacts.