Mevlut Doven - Engine Failure

Voyage from/to:            Malaga/Boston

Casualty Date:              1 Feb 2008

Vessel Type:                General cargo vessel

Grt:                              3186

Built:                            1990

Cargo:                          Magnesium

Reports have been received that the Mevlut Doven suffered a main engine failure while en-route to the U.S.A. with a cargo of Magnesium.  She was towed into Funchal on the island of Madeira Island by the tug Montalvo.

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.