MEKHANIK KHACHEPURIDZE- Grounding

Casualty type:            Grounding

Voyage from/to:          Syzran to Istanbul

Casualty Date:           7 November

Vessel Type:              product tanker

Grt:                             4401

Built:                           1984

Cargo:                        3799 M/T deisel oil

Reports have been received that the  MEKHANIK KHACHEPURIDZE ran aground on a sand bar in the River Volga in poor visibility. Assistance is being provided by 2 vessels, Peleng and OT -2404 .

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 of 0.8% of the guarantee amount.  Kindly note that if we are to place our personal guarantees, it is conditional on Dolphin being instructed to handle all negotiations arising from the matter on your behalf.

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.