Copyright Dolphin Maritime and Aviation Services LTD. All Rights Reserved 2010 Casualty news RSS feed Cargo claims http://www.dolphin-maritime.com/ en-uk Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:51:41 +0200 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:51:41 +0200 Frog CMS http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Date: July 2010     Type: Engine Room Fire     Voyage: Saudi Arabia to China Reports have been received that the Marshall Islands Flag vessel MARIDA MAGNOLIA, 8505 GRT, 2008 built has suffered an engine room fire ff Sri Lanka. The shipowners are investigating the cause and repairs required. It is possible that General Average may be declared as a result of this casualty. Wed,28 Jul 2010 18:29:09 +0200 http://www.dolphin-maritime.com/casualty-news/2010/07/28/marida-magnolia.html http://www.dolphin-maritime.com/casualty-news/2010/07/28/marida-magnolia.html http://www.dolphin-maritime.com/casualty-news/2010/07/28/marida-magnolia.html#comments Date: 24th July 2010     Type: Collision leading to sinking     Voyage: Korea to China / Saudi Arabia to China Reports have been received that the ZENITH WINNER, built 1990, South Korea flag, 1498 GRT has sunk after a collision with the JULA S. container ship. The collision occurred near Tianjin Port. Wed,28 Jul 2010 18:26:58 +0200 http://www.dolphin-maritime.com/casualty-news/2010/07/28/zenith-winner-collision-with-jula-s-.html http://www.dolphin-maritime.com/casualty-news/2010/07/28/zenith-winner-collision-with-jula-s-.html http://www.dolphin-maritime.com/casualty-news/2010/07/28/zenith-winner-collision-with-jula-s-.html#comments Date: 18th July 2010     Type: Engine Damage and Towage     Voyage: Bandirma to Gdynia Reports have been received that Lithuanian flag vessel AKVILE (3893gt built 1997) suffered engine damage whilst of Ushant on 18th July 2010. The vessel’s crew were unable to repair the engine at sea and towage was requested. The ship is now being towed towards Falmouth where she is expect to arrive today. AKVILE is understood to have originally been on a voyage from Bandirma and was destined for Gdynia. It is possible that a salvage claim will be made against the owners/insurers of the cargo on board this vessel. It is also possible that general average will be declared. Thu,22 Jul 2010 16:39:26 +0200 http://www.dolphin-maritime.com/casualty-news/2010/07/22/akvile.html http://www.dolphin-maritime.com/casualty-news/2010/07/22/akvile.html http://www.dolphin-maritime.com/casualty-news/2010/07/22/akvile.html#comments Date: 19th July 2010     Type: Grounding     Voyage: Hong Kong to Qiongzhou Reports have been received that the Chinese flag vessel RUI JIN TAN, 31004 GRT 2007 built has run aground and is requiring outside assistance. It is possible that this incident will lead to salvage and/or GA claims. We can provide salvage security on your behalf (subject to internal procedures) for a bail fee from 0.8% of the guarantee amount. Tue,20 Jul 2010 17:45:51 +0200 http://www.dolphin-maritime.com/casualty-news/2010/07/20/rui-jin-tan.html http://www.dolphin-maritime.com/casualty-news/2010/07/20/rui-jin-tan.html http://www.dolphin-maritime.com/casualty-news/2010/07/20/rui-jin-tan.html#comments Date: 18th July 2010     Type: Water Ingress     Voyage: China to India Reports have been received that St Kitts-Nevis flag vessel KHALIJIA 3 (25525gt built 1985) had to be rescued by the Indian Coast Guard yesterday following serious water ingress into the vessel. The crew of the bulk carrier, which was on a voyage from China to India with a cargo of steel coils, had to be taken off the ship. The cause of the water ingress is still under investigation. It is possible that a salvage claim will be made against the owners/insurers of the cargo on board this vessel. It is also possible that general average will be declared. As well as this, it is also possible that the vessel’s cargo of steel coils has suffered damage caused by sea water ingress into the vessel’s holds. Mon,19 Jul 2010 16:31:08 +0200 http://www.dolphin-maritime.com/casualty-news/2010/07/19/khalijia-3.html http://www.dolphin-maritime.com/casualty-news/2010/07/19/khalijia-3.html http://www.dolphin-maritime.com/casualty-news/2010/07/19/khalijia-3.html#comments Date: 8th July 2010     Type: Grounded     Voyage: South Korea to China Reports have been received that Liberian flag vessel FPMC 23 (30,200gt built 2010) ran aground at Zhu Jiang Kou on 8th July. The tanker, which sailed from Ulsan on 5th July, is understood to have suffered water ingress into ballast tanks. It is possible that her forward cargo tanks are also damaged. The vessel was refloated the following day and later towed to an anchorage. A rescue vessel is in attendance. It is possible that a salvage claim will be made against the owners/insurers of the cargo on board this vessel. It is also possible that general average will be declared. Wed,14 Jul 2010 12:35:21 +0200 http://www.dolphin-maritime.com/casualty-news/2010/07/14/fpmc-23.html http://www.dolphin-maritime.com/casualty-news/2010/07/14/fpmc-23.html http://www.dolphin-maritime.com/casualty-news/2010/07/14/fpmc-23.html#comments Date: 7th July 2010     Type: Fire     Voyage: Voyage 1008 – Far East / Middle East / Mediterranean *****Casualty Report Update*****23rd July 2010***** Sorting out of the cargo at the port of refuge is on-going. Our local surveyors are surveying cargo where instructed and where this is possible. Obviously this is an on-going process because of the large volume of containers and the heavy damage. To give a general impression of the site, our local survey agents Harper Wira have posted some photos of the port and some damaged containers, which you may find of interest. http://skydrive.live.com/play.aspx?path=/photomail/%7b0809cd0c-6b8e-4aa4-b8b8-edb572336224%7d&image=B85ECA1C9A79C0B9!146&imagehi=B85ECA1C9A79C0B9!144&CID=-5161465898720444231 *****Casualty Report Update*****22nd July 2010***** General Average was declared. We (together with many other cargo interests) have a fire expert in attendance to determine the cause of the fire. He has already reported his preliminary findings. We have a cargo surveyor in Malaysia dealing with cargo surveys for clients who required them. The vessel has now discharged a lot of the cargo and it is being transhipped. We are representing substantial cargo with a current value of approximately $8m. Additional instructions for other cargo have been received with the documents to follow. *****Casualty Report Update***** We refer to our initial Casualty Report below. The Shipowners have now declared General Average. Stichling Hahn Hilbrich have been appointed as Average Adjusters. Before the cargo can be delivered cargo insurers will be required to provide Average Guarantees and the cargo owners will need to provide Average Bonds. It is likely that the Average Adjusters will only accept Average Guarantees from cargo insurers with a credit rating of BBB or better. We can usually provide our personal guarantees for insurers who are not rated. The vessel remains off Malaysia at this time. It is likely that she will sail to Singapore rather than to her original destination which was Salalah. Once the vessel arrives in port the Shipowners will decide whether or not all of the cargo will have to be transhipped. At least 150 containers of cargo have been damaged, according to reports received. We already act for the insurers of part of the cargo on board. Early indications are that the fire began in a container of hazardous cargo. However, as it is important that the cause of the fire is investigated properly, we have retained the services of a fire investigator. If you have insured cargo on board then we look forward to receiving your instructions. *****Initial Casualty Report***** Reports have been received that Danish flag vessel CHARLOTTE MAERSK (91560gt built 2002) is currently on fire off Port Klang. The fire is understood to have originated in a container. The Malaysian Authorities have sent vessels to the scene to assist and air craft are also in attendance. The vessel’s crew are reported to be safe. The containership is on Maersk Line voyage number 1008. One of the largest containerships in the world, she trades between ports in the Far East, Middle East and Mediterranean. Her last reported call was at Tanjung Pelepas from where she sailed on 5th July. She is destined for Salalah. She will also be carrying transhipment cargoes for other regions of the world. It is possible that a salvage claim will be made against the owners/insurers of the cargo on board this vessel. It is also possible that general average will be declared. There will also be cargo damage both by fire and by attempts to fight the fire. We can assist you in pursuing recovery of any losses that you may suffer. We can offer this assistance on a “no cure – no pay” basis. We have dealt with several containership fire incidents in the past on behalf of cargo insurers and have much experience in this area. Fri, 9 Jul 2010 12:53:32 +0200 http://www.dolphin-maritime.com/casualty-news/2010/07/09/charlotte-maersk.html http://www.dolphin-maritime.com/casualty-news/2010/07/09/charlotte-maersk.html http://www.dolphin-maritime.com/casualty-news/2010/07/09/charlotte-maersk.html#comments Date: 17th June 2010     Type: Engine Damage and General Average     Voyage: Oman to Pakistan Reports have been received that Malta flag vessel MAERSK NAHA (25756gt built 2005) suffered engine damage recently on a voyage from Salalah to Port Qasim. As a consequence, the vessel proceeded under reduced power to Port Qasim but was not permitted to enter the port. The vessel is currently being towed to Dubai for repair. We understand that the vessel’s charterers will arrange for transhipment of the cargoes. The owners of the vessel have declared General Average and appointed Stichling Hahn Hilbrich as Average Adjusters. Before the cargoes can be delivered, the cargo insurers will have to provide average guarantees and the cargo owners will need to provide average bonds. Mon, 5 Jul 2010 15:23:53 +0200 http://www.dolphin-maritime.com/casualty-news/2010/07/05/maersk-naha.html http://www.dolphin-maritime.com/casualty-news/2010/07/05/maersk-naha.html http://www.dolphin-maritime.com/casualty-news/2010/07/05/maersk-naha.html#comments Date: 29th June 2010     Type: Hull Damage and Grounding     Voyage: Middle Eastern Ports to Far Eastern Ports Reports have been received that Singapore flag vessel KOTA KADO (31070gt built 2005) struck a submerged object on 29th June in position lat 21 55.0N long 114 05E. At the time she was travelling from Nansha to Singapore The containership, with 22 crew on board, suffered severe damage as a result. She began to take on sea water into her tanks as well as hold numbers 2 and 3. The ship’s master feared that the vessel might sink and he therefore took the decision to deliberately ground the vessel in waters off Hong Kong approximately 10 hours later. KOTA KADO is operated by Pacific International Lines Limited. She trades between ports in the Middle East and the Far East, particularly China and Singapore. It is likely that she will also be carrying transhipment cargo for other regions of the world. It appears that the vessel will require the assistance of professional Salvors. Consequently, it is likely that a salvage claim will be made against the owners/insurers of the cargo on board this vessel. It is also likely that general average will be declared. Fri, 2 Jul 2010 12:10:57 +0200 http://www.dolphin-maritime.com/casualty-news/2010/07/02/kota-kado.html http://www.dolphin-maritime.com/casualty-news/2010/07/02/kota-kado.html http://www.dolphin-maritime.com/casualty-news/2010/07/02/kota-kado.html#comments Date: 21st June 2010     Type: Collision     Voyage: China/Taiwan Reports have been received that Chinese flag vessel HUA HANG 3 (6392gt built 2007) collided with another cargo vessel shortly after leaving Xiamen earlier this week. No injuries have been reported although both vessels sustained damage. HUA HANG 3 suffered water ingress which was reportedly brought under control by a rescue team. The other vessel, a bulk carrier whose name has not been reported, also suffered damage to her hull and was escorted to a safe anchorage. HUA HANG 3 is a container vessel that trades between ports in China and Taiwan. She was last reported sailing from Xiamen on 21st June. As well as cargoes for Taiwan, she is also likely to have transhipment cargoes on board for other destinations. It is possible that a salvage claim will be made against the owners/insurers of the cargo on board this vessel. It is also possible that general average will be declared. Fri,25 Jun 2010 13:02:02 +0200 http://www.dolphin-maritime.com/casualty-news/2010/06/25/hua-hang-3.html http://www.dolphin-maritime.com/casualty-news/2010/06/25/hua-hang-3.html http://www.dolphin-maritime.com/casualty-news/2010/06/25/hua-hang-3.html#comments