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Date: 9th November 2009 Type: Hull Damage Voyage: From Brazil and Portugal
Reports have been received that Liberian flag vessel SAMOS SKY (23237gt built 1981) is currently anchored off Honolulu with structural damage.
The bulk carrier, carrying direct reduced iron, reportedly suffered hull fractures forward of her bridge and accommodation area. It is not clear whether the voyage can continue.
It is possible that general average will be declared as a result of this incident. It is also possible that alternative arrangements will have to be made to on-carry the cargo.
