White Sea - Grounding

Built                        1991

GRT                        57082

Vessel Type          Combined crude Oil/bulk carrier

Voyage from/to    USA to Singapore/Far East ports

Casualty date        12th July 2007

’ Cargo                     500,000 barrels oil

Reports have been received that the Liberian flag vessel WHITE SEA, 57082 GRT, 1991 built has grounded in Lower New York Bay. No oil has been spilt but work will be required to move the vessel safely, as it appears the vessel is hard aground. There are Coast Guard and privately contracted vessels on the scene.

We have interesting information about the cause of the grounding.

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.