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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.
