Zim Haifa - Fire

Voyage from/to:            Far East/U.S.A./Canada/Europe/Middle East

Casualty Date:              4 June 2007

Vessel Type:                Container vessel

Grt:                              54626

Built:                            2004

Cargo:                          Containers

Reports have been received that the Zim Haifa suffered a fire at the entrance to the Panama Canal resulting in “a significant number of containers” being destroyed or damaged.  The vessel has been undergoing repairs for a week before continuing her voyage.

There are potential claims for General Average arising from this incident, as well as PA losses. 

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.