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: 30 June 2021 Type: Fire Voyage: USA/Colombia
Reports have been received that Bahamas flag vessel DOLE COLOMBIA (31,779gt, built 1999) suffered a fire on board yesterday shortly after sailing from Wilmington.
The USCG were notified at the vessel returned to the berth. The fire was reportedly in the engine room but no injuries were reported.
Prior to calling at Wilmington the vessel had called at ports in Honduras and Costa Rica. DOLE COLOMBIA was destined for Santa Marta, Colombia, at the time of the incident.