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: 7th July 2012 Type: Grounding Voyage: China/Japan/Bangladesh
Reports have been received that Bangladesh flag vessel MIGHTY ROYAL (22,064gt built 1986) ran aground off Japan on 7th July.
The vessel has refloated but is anchored at Niihama. We understand that water ingress into ballast tanks has been reported.
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.