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: 22nd December 2010 Type: Engine Failure and Towage Voyage: Spain to Sweden
Reports have been received that German flag vessel FORESTER (4110gt built 1996) suffered an engine failure off Spain on 22nd December.
The vessel, en route from Garrucha to Sweden with stone, has been taken in tow by a Spanish salvage tug and we understand the tug and tow are proceeding to Algeciras.
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.