ONEGO MERCHANT - grounded - bound for Szczecin

Built                        2004

GRT                        5057

Vessel Type          General Cargo

Voyage from/to    San Lorenzo to Szczecin

Casualty type       Grounding

Casualty date        16th December 2007

Cargo                     Soyabeans in bulk

Reports have been received that the Dutch flag vessel ONEGO MERCHANT, 5057 GRT, 2004 built has grounded south-east of Copenhagen. As we write the vessel is still aground.

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.