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: 31st May 2014 Type: Grounding Voyage: New Tuticorin, India/Male, Mauritius
Reports have been received that Vietnamese flag vessel VIET LONG (5551gt, built1991) has run aground on a reef on her voyage from India to Maldives..
Salvors (Smit Singapore Pte Ltd) have been appointed to assist. Salvage security will need to be provided by or on behalf of cargo owners/insurers. It is also likely that General Average will be declared.
We understand the cargo is cement and steel loaded at New Tuticorin. The cargo is destined for Male.
