Casualty News
KMTC SURABAYA collision with GLENGYLE
Date
April 25, 2025
Type
Collision
Reports have been received that Panama flag vessel KMTC SURABAYA (28,736gt, built 2018) was in collision with Hong Kong flag vessel GLENGYLE (23,269gt, built 2015) on the Long Tau River on 25 April 2025.
As a result of the accident, GLENGYLE has suffered severe water ingress. It appears the vessel may now been aground.
Some pollution has been reported but fortunately no injuries. A boom has been placed around the stricken vessel.
The collision occurred in a narrow bend in the river during the hours of darkness. An investigation into the cause of the incident is underway.
GLENGYLE, a bulk carrier, is reported to have arrived at Cai Mep, Vietnam on 18 April 2025 having sailed from Kaohsiung, Taiwan on 10 April 2025.
KMTC SURABAYA, a Japanese owned container vessel, had called, prior to this incident, at Tanjung Priok, Indonesia on 18 April 2025 and Lam Chabang, Thailand on 14 April 2025.
As well as possible cargo damage, claims for salvage and general average may now be made. If you are involved as insurers of the cargo on board these vessels and require assistance please let us know. We can assist with:
- Arranging cargo damage surveys
- Investigating the cause of the incident
- Recovery of losses on NO CURE NO PAY terms
- Provision of Salvage Guarantees (for a premium starting from 0.4% of guarantee amount)
- Handling of Salvage claims (without the need for lawyers)
- Providing Average Guarantees
- Handling of GA claims
- Defence of GA claims in NO CURE NO PAY terms