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Date: 14th December 2009 Type: Water Ingress Voyage: Brazil/China
Reports have been received that Bermuda flag vessel TAUNTON (95866gt built 1986) is returning to Rio de Janeiro following sea water ingress.
The bulk carrier was originally on a voyage to China with a cargo of iron ore on board. She had sailed from Rio de Janeiro on 7th December. She is expected back in port later this week.
It is possible that general average will be declared as a result of this incident. It is also possible that the cargo may have suffered damage.
