If you have insured cargo on board the following vessels and would like us to assist you in pursuing any claims arising from these incidents (or any similar cases), or if you require assistance in providing GA or salvage guarantees, please contact us as soon as possible.
Date: 05.07.09 Type: Grounding Voyage: Gladstone / Chiwan
Update 10/7/09
We are already instructed to represent substantial cargo on this case. Salvage security is required at 15% of CIF value of the cargo.
General Average has also been declared. The cargo will not be released without provision of GA guarantees and bonds.
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Reports have been received that Panama flag vessel GOLDEN AKANE (5357gt built 1998) has run aground in Sarangani Bay, Philippines.
The vessel’s owners have employed local salvors on Lloyd’s Open Form terms in an effort to refloat the vessel. The full extent of damage is unclear at this time.
Salvage claims will be made against the owners/insurers of the cargo on board. It is also possible that general average will be declared.
