Ronga - Grounding

Built                        1972

GRT                        19978

Vessel Type          Bulk carrier

Voyage from/to    Kandla to Ukraine

Casualty type       Grounding

Casualty date        30th June 2007

Cargo                     30,000 MT Cement

Reports have been received that the Cambodian flag vessel RONGA, 19978 GRT, 1972 built has grounded in lat 20 45 N long 70 38 E near Mumbai. The 15 crew are now rescued after having left the vessel.

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 from 0.8% of the guarantee amount.

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.