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: 18th July 2012 Type: Grounding Voyage: From St. Petersburg
Reports have been received that Italian flag vessel SOUTH RIVER (14118gt built 1998) has run aground today off the port of Kronshtadt. The vessel is carrying a cargo of scrap metal from St Petersburg.
The shipowners will decide shortly whether to request assistance.
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.