HENG TAI - Believed sunk

Built                        1977

GRT                        9892

Vessel Type          General Cargo

Voyage from/to    Haldia bound for Singapore/Myanmar

Casualty type       Cracked hull/suspected sinking

Casualty date        1st October 2007

Cargo                     General Cargo

Reports have been received that the Belize flag vessel HENG TAI, 9892 GRT, 1977 built has sent a distress signal as it has a cracked hull and is taking in water. The vessel was being abandoned by the crew at lat 10 13N long 95 44 E.

If you have insured cargo on board this vessel and require our assistance to pursue recovery for any losses that you may suffer, please contact us urgently.

We have interesting information about the cause of the water ingress. We have also identified the vessels’ P&I Club.