Casualty News
CHANG MIN
Date
June 20, 2025
Type
Fire
Voyage
China to Nigeria
Reports have been received that Panamanian flag vessel CHANG MIN (31,768gt built 2013) suffered a fire on board on 20 June 2025 whilst berthed at ENL Terminal, Apapa Port, Lagos.
The vessel had loaded cargoes at ports in China, having called at Zhuhai, Zhangjiagang and Rizhao, sailing from Rizhao on 07 May 2025. The cargoes were to be discharged at Lagos.
Following the fire, which began in a cargo hold, the vessel’s owners declared general average. Cargo owners and insurers are being asked to provide the usual general average securities before delivery can take place.
We are already assisting the insurers of part of the cargo on board CHANG MIN. If you are also insurers of cargo on board this vessel and require assistance the any claims arising, then please do not hesitate to contact us. 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