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: May 2010 Type: Grounding Voyage: Belem, Brazil to Europe
Reports have been received that Liberian flag vessel MONICA P. (27011gt built 1998) ran aground recently at the mouth of the Amazon.
A tug REBRAS IGUACU was despatched from Buenos Aires to assist. The bulk carrier, with 43,500mt iron ore on board, was eventually refloated and continued on her voyage to Europe.
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.
