GA / Salvage
W E Cox Claims Group are ideally placed to provide a prompt and efficient service to our Principals, for the provision of separate Salvage, General Average and Collision securities, in order to facilitate delivery of cargo to final destination and early release to consignees, following major casualties.
By virtue of our long standing dealings with worldwide Average Adjusters, as well as The Corporation of Lloyds, W E Cox Claims Group Guarantees are accepted without question, and we pride ourselves on our ability to lodge requisite security, subject to the provision of certain necessary information, at short notice, thereby avoiding possible additional expense to Underwriters caused by delays to cargo, in the form of demurrage or storage costs, as well as providing our Principals' clients with a first rate service in order to minimise the effects to their operations, as result of the casualty.
W E Cox Claims Group will thereafter liaise closely with all parties concerned, and in conjunction with our recoveries division, as required, will represent Underwriters' interests at Arbitration, in defence of the salvage claim, investigate the circumstances which resulted in the casualty, and generally protect out Principals' position, with a view to obtaining redress from third parties for salvage payments, as well as their liability upon publication of the General Average Adjustment.
Recent Casualties
22/02/2010MAGDALENA (Malta)CollisionGulf of Finland
More...Vessel: MAGDALENA (Malta) (11574 gt, built 1988)
Type: General cargo
Voyage from/to: Estonia, Talin / Antwerp, Belgium.
Casualty: Collision
Date of casualty: 16th February 2010
We have received reports that Malta flag vessel MAGDALENA has been involved in a collision with general cargo SC Nordic (4876 gt, built 1986), laden and westbound, in the Gulf of Finland at 1044, Feb 16. SC Nordic was holed in ballast tank No 3.
DateVesselTypeLocation19/05/2011CMA CGM LIBRAGrounded off Xiamen
More... We have learned of an incident involving the vessel CMA CGM LIBRA, a Malta flag, 2009 built, 131,332 gt, fully cellular containership, which ran aground after departure from the port of Xiamen. The salvage companies Shanghai Salvage and Svitzer have both offered to provide salvage assistance under the terms of an Lloyd's Open Form of Salvage Agreement, although Shipowners are currently considering the possibility of obtaining services on commercial terms. The vessel is carrying general containerised cargo and is due to continue to Europe after calling at Hong Kong. The local authorities are monitoring the situation and it is expected that they will insist that a contract and refloating plan are agreed without delay. The vessel is understood to be supported only at her bow and stern, so there is a concern that her hull will begin to suffer from sagging with the consequent risk of further damage and there could be a real risk that she might break her back. She is understood to be laden with significant amounts of heavy fuel oil for her voyage. It is also possible that the Shipowners will opt to declare General Average. Thus in addition to providing salvage security, there may also be a requirement for GA security to be provided by cargo and container interests. Please note that cargo and container interests are not under any duty to provide GA security until the vessel/cargo reaches destination and we would strongly recommend that advice should be sought as regards the proposed wording of any GA Guarantees and Bonds before these are provided to the shipowners. This is particularly important since it is likely the vessel will be unable to complete the voyage and an alternative vessel/s will be required to take the sound cargo to destination. This of course assumes that the voyage is not abandoned. DateVesselTypeLocation05/01/2011MOONDANCE IIGroundingOff Kalimantan
More... We have learned of a recent incident involving the vessel MOONDANCE II, a 55,000dwt Bulk Carrier on a voyage from Kalimantan, Indonesia to Rizhao in Shandong Province, China. The ran aground on a coral reef about 20 miles from Kalimantan as a result of which a Lloyds Open Form salvage contract was signed on 5th January 2011. It is anticipated that the services will require a lightening operation to barges of significant quantities of the loaded cargo of Coal. As a result, Salvage Security will be required and General Average will likely be declared. The circumstances of the grounding will require to be investigated with a view to determining nature and cause. It is also more than likely that General Average security will be sought before authorisation is given to release cargo interests. DateVesselTypeLocation10/02/2010SICHEM OSPREYGroundingSan Francisco
More...We have learned of a casualty to the vessel SICHEM OSPREY, a 2009 built, 17789gt combined chemical and oil tanker on a loaded voyage from Houston to Ulsan.
The vessel ran aground on Clipperton Island, approximately 1200km of the Mexican Coast. Salvage services are being rendered and we understand that Lloyds Open Form has been signed.
The vessel is carrying several major parcels of cargo, including, but not restricted to a cargo of approximately 6000mt Tallow.
It is as yet unknown if General Average will be declared, but at the very least security for salvage will be required and if we may assist with the provision of our insured Salvage Guarantee we would be delighted to receive your instruction. We are also ideally suited to consider the nature of the incident and the extent of the salvage services, with a view to defending cargoes interests in the salvage claim, as well as investigating the recovery potential in relation to salvage payments, as well as any cargo losses that may be sustained as a result of the incident or delays in delivery to destination.
DateVesselTypeLocation14/12/2010YONG AN 3Engine Failure80 Miles South West of Sanya
More... We have learned of a recent incident involving the vessel YONG AN 3, a 1996 built, 26,737gt Bulk Carrier, on a voyage from China and Hong Kong, bound for Melbourne, Australia carrying 37,000mt Ore. The vessel suffered an engine failure 80 nautical mile south west of Sanya and began drifting. A distress message was sent out and South China Sea Resue Bureau were dispatched and took the vessel under tow. The extent and terms of the salvage services have yet to be determined, or whether General Average may be declared. However in the event that WE Cox Claims Group may be of assistance with security requirements or in relation to investigation into the cause of the incident we welcome your instruction. DateVesselTypeLocation23/11/2010GREEN VALLEY / TIGER SPRINGCollisionHoogly Point, Kolkata
More... We have learned of a recent incident involving the vessel GREEN VALLEY, a 1995 built, 9,600gt Fully Cellular Containership, on a feeder service between Malaysia, Singapore, Bangladesh and India and the vessel TIGER SPRING, a 2006 built, 8,971gt Fully Cellular Containership also on a feeder service between India and Sri Lanka. The vessels were in collision at Hoogly Point near Kolkata early in the morning of November 23rd 2010. Pilots were on both vessels at the time of the incident and as a result of the collision, GREEN VALLEY suffered damage to her bow, the forepeak was holed and pumps are in place to cope with the ingress. TIGER SPRING is also indicated to be holed. Early indications were that one of the vessel was badly damaged and was sinking. Whilst enquiries are ongoing to determine the extent of damage to ships or cargoes, as well as the extent, if any, of salvage services that may have been rendered, photos of the TIGER SPRING examined by our representatives locally indicate that there are definitely containers damaged on deck. It is has however yet to be determined if General Average will be declared. Nevertheless the nature of the incident warrants enquiries to determine the circumstances of the collision and in the event that Insurers are involved with cargo onboard either vessel and WE Cox Claims Group may be of assistance to represent your interests with such investigations and with regard to meeting any security requirements, not to mention arranging damage surveys locally if necessary, we welcome your kind instruction, whereupon we will liaise with representatives of the Owners as appropriate to determine what transpired and thereby protect cargoes best interests DateVesselTypeLocation22/02/2010CMA CGM STRAUSSCollisionGenoa, Italy
More...Vessel: CMA CGM STRAUSS (65247 gt, built 2004)
Type: : Fully cellular containership
Voyage from/to: Fos, France / Genoa, Italy
Casualty: Collision
Date of casualty: 19th February 2010
We have received reports that Bahamas flagg vessel CMA CGM STRAUSS was in collision with a tug at Genoa.
An oil spill has occurred in the port as a result.
DateVesselTypeLocation24/03/2010TALCAPiracy / Hijack120 Miles off Oman Coast
More...Date: 24rd March 2010
Vessel: TALCA
Type: Reefer
Incident: Piracy/Hijacking 120 miles off Oman Coast, 180 miles south of Masirah
Sirs,
We have learned of a Piracy incident to the vessel TALCA, a 1988 built, 10,298gt reefer, heading from Egypt to Iran.
It is understood that pirates seized the vessel 120 miles off the Omani coast. The vessel has already passed through the International Recommended Transit Corridor which is patrolled by warships and maritime patrol aircraft.
The usual course of events is that the Shipowners will seek to initiate communication with the pirates to determine the basis for releasing the vessel and crew. In due course, presuming a ransom is paid, it is likely that General Average will be declared. We have extensive involvement on behalf of cargo interest, with situation of this nature and we are ideally suited to consider the nature of the incident, with a view to defending cargoes interests in the GA claim.
We trust that this information is of interest to you and if you are involved with cargo onboard we welcome your appointment to represent your interest, as well as taking care of any security requirements.
04/04/2010CMA CGM VerlaineCollision with containership Odessa StarIzmat Bay, Turkey
More...Date: 4th April 2010
Vessel: CMA CGM VERLAINE
Type: Containership
Incident: Collision with containership Odessa Star in Izmat Bay, Turkey
Sirs,
You may be aware of a recent incident involving the vessel CMA CGM VERLAINE, a 2001 built, 72,760gt Fully Cellular Containership, on a voyage from South Korea, China, Taiwan and Malaysia.
As a result of the collision with containership Odessa Star, whilst entering Izmat Bay to proceed to Evyap Port to load and discharge, CMA CGM VERLAINE sustained serious damage to her port shell section, resulting in a list up to 6 degrees. The crew undertook pumping operations and the casualty was moved to Evyap Port anchorage.
In order to effect repairs to the vessel the entire cargo has been discharged at Yilport container terminal and the vessel shifted to Tuzla shipyard on 13th April. As a result, the vessels owners have now declared General Average and details of the security requirements, as well as the final disposition of the cargo are presently awaited.
W.E. Cox Claims Group are appointed to represent cargo interests on board and if you are involved with cargo and we may represent your interest for the provision of GA security, delivery of the cargo and the defence of the GA claim we would appreciate you early advice in order that we may liaise with parties concerned and make the necessary arrangements to secure release of the cargo.
We trust that this information is of interest to you and if you are involved with cargo onboard we welcome your appointment to represent your interest, as well as taking care of any security requirements.
If we may offer further guidance in respect of the case in question or with regard to any aspect relating to the General Average or Salvage, please liaise with Anthony Carter or Paul Friett at our UK Head Office, or Wendy Lee in our Hong Kong office, or Paul Sansom in our Singapore office or Krishnan Nair in our Malaysian office
07/03/2011XN MEI ZHOUEngine FailureLong Beach
More... You may be aware of a recent incident involving the vessel XIN MEI ZHOU, a 2008 built, 90,757gt, 7,000 TEU Containership, on a liner service voyage from Chinese ports, including Qingdao, Shanghai and Ningbo via Pusan in Korea and bound for Long Beach and Oakland in USA. The vessel suffered serious engine breakdown inbound to Long Beach and tugs have been dispatched from Seattle. Although it has yet to be determined if salvage services are being carried out under Lloyds Open Form contract, given the nature of the incident it is likely that security will be required for Salvage and that General Average will be declared and appropriate security required in this respect. DateVesselTypeLocation12/05/2010ELENI PHijacking / PiracyOff Oman Coast
More...Date: 12th May 2010
Vessel: ELENI P
Type: Bulk carrier
Incident: Hijacking/Piracy off Oman Coast
Sirs,
We have learned of an incident involving the vessel ELENI P, a Liberan flag, 1997 built, 37707gt bulk carrier, bound for Xiamen, China, from Ukraine.
The vessel was seized by pirates approximately 250 nautical miles off coast of Oman on 12th May, reportedly carrying a cargo of Iron Ore and with crew of 19 Filipinos, 2 Greeks, one Ukrainian and one Romanian.
The fact that the vessel was apparently closer to the Indian coast than to Somalia is an indication of the expanding range within which the pirates are now operating.
In similar manner to previous piracy incidents, there is likely to be a ransom demand from the pirates in due course. At that point it is anticipated that the Owners of the vessel will declare General Average and there will be calls for GA security and potentially for advance contributions toward ransom costs.
If you are involved with cargo on board we would recommend that you refrain from offering GA security without giving serious consideration to the wording of the security documents and any call for payment on account should be resisted. Furthermore, the circumstances of the hijacking may warrant investigation in order to determine whether the Owners may have contributed in any way to the incident, which may give rise to defending a GA claim. In these respects we would be able to offer our recommendations and to represent your interest including provision of GA security, and in the event that you are involved with cargo on board we welcome your advice and instruction.
08/01/2012HANJIN OSAKAEngine breakdownNorth Pacific
More...We have learned of a recent incident involving the vessel HANJIN OSAKA, a 1992 built, 51,754gt Fully Cellular Containership, on a voyage from Ningbo and Shanghai in China, via Busan in Korea, to New York and other U.S. ports.
The vessel is said to have suffered an engine breakdown on 8th January 2012 in the North Pacific. Engineers are presently surveying the vessels engines and a tug has been in attendance.
It is anticipated that a salvage services will be provided in the near future and in which case there may be a requirement for Salvage security. In addition, a General Average declaration may also be anticipated and for which security will also be required. In this respect we welcome insurers instructions to represent their cargo interests on board, as well as taking care of security requirements as they may arise. In the first instance however, we trust that this information is of interest and will provide further updates as they become available.
DateVesselTypeLocation03/05/2010UBT OCEANPiracyMadagascar
More...Date: 5th March 2010
Vessel: UBT OCEAN
Type: Combined Chemical & Oil Tanker
Incident: Piracy off Madagascar
Sirs,
We have learned of a Piracy incident to the vessel UBT OCEAN, a 2009 built, 6149gt combined chemical and oil tanker on a loaded voyage from UAE - Tanzania.
It is understood that pirates seized the vessel off Madagascar and are sailing towards the Somali coast.
There is no information whether negotiations with the pirates are underway, but following the boarding of the vessel all contact was lost.
The usual course of events is that the Norwegian Shipowners will initiate communication with the pirates to determine the extent of ransom demand. In due course, once the ransom is paid, it is likely that General Average will be declared. We have extensive involvement on behalf of cargo interest, with situation of this nature and we are ideally suited to consider the nature, with a view to defending cargoes interests in the GA claim.
We trust that this information is of interest to you and if you are involved with cargo onboard we welcome your appointment to represent your interest.
22/03/2010DONG PHONGGroundingOff the Coast of Hokkaido
More...Casualty Date: 22nd March 2010
Vessel: DONG PHONG
Type: General Cargo Vessel
Incident: Grounding off Coast of Hokkaido
Sirs,
We have learned of the Vietnamese registered, 1994 built, 5552mt General Cargo ship DONG PHONG, which grounded of the coast of Hokkaido on 22nd March in high wind. The vessel had previously visited Niihama in Japan, Qingdao in China, Busan & Yosu in South Korea.
As at 25th March salvage operations were yet to commence and the vessel was still aground in the same position. Whilst the scope of the salvage operation has yet to be determined, we trust that this information is of interest to you and if you are involved with cargo onboard we welcome your appointment to represent your interest, as well as taking care of any security requirements.
09/05/2010J FRIENDCollision15 Miles of Shantou
More...We have learned of a collision between the vessel J FRIEND, a 1984 built, 21456gt Hong Kong flag bulk carrier with container capacity, on a voyage from India, and MSC TOMOKO, a 2006 built, 94489gt Panama flag fully cellular containership, on a voyage from USA.
The J FRIEND was carrying 35000MT Iron Ore bound for Shantou, and her previous ports included New Mangalore, while MSC TOMOKO had previously called at Long Beach, USA.
Subsequently, water flooded into No.1 & 2 holds of J FRIEND, which is now down by her head. We are not sure whether she is stranded or not, however all of the crew have been rescued.
As MSC TOMOKO is one of the largest container ships in the World, it is understood that she has not suffered obvious damage in this accident and there is no mention of any containers having been damaged / gone overboard.
Although a Chinese rescue team reportedly responded to a distress call, we are not aware of any Salvage services or declaration of General Average at this stage, but will keep you advised of any material developments.
Meanwhile , we trust that this information is of interest to you and if you are involved with cargo onboard either vessel would welcome your appointment to represent your interests, as well as taking care of any security requirements.
13/12/2010HANJIN PORTLANDEngine FailureOff Algeciras
More... You may be aware of a recent incident involving the vessel HANJIN PORTLAND a 1993 built, 51,567gt Fully Cellular Containership, on a west bound voyage from Saudi Arabia and UAE, bound for USA via Italian and Spanish ports. The vessel suffered main engine problems 120 miles off Algeciras and was towed there, arriving 13th December. The engine is in the process of being dismantled. The scope of the salvage services have yet to be determined, however, given the nature of the incident and the repairs being effected, it may be anticipated that General Average may be declared and in those circumstances it is also more than likely that General Average security will be sought before authorisation is given to release cargo interests, either from Algeciras or final destination. DateVesselTypeLocation13/12/2010Hae Dong 27GroundingMalaysia
More... You may be aware of a recent incident involving the vessel Hai Dong 27, a 2009 built, 1,599gt General cargo vessel, on a voyage from Ho Chi Minh City to Tawau, carrying 2,700mt Rice. The vessel ran aground on a coral reef in waters close to Pulau Jambongan in Belarun on 13th December. The circumstances of the grounding and the extent of salvage services are still to be determined, although as at 15th December the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency reported that the vessel was still aground. DateVesselTypeLocation06/02/2010QSM DUBAIHijacking/Piracy
More...Date: 2nd June 2010
Vessel: QSM DUBAI
Type: General Cargo
Incident: Hijacking/Piracy
Sirs,
We have learned of a recent incident involving the vessel QSM DUBAI, a 1978 built, 9,213gt General Cargo Carrier, on a voyage from Santos, Brazil and Durban, South Africa bound for Mogadishu, Somalia. The vessel has 24 crew on board of Egyptian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Ghanaian nationalities. The cargo is unknown at this stage.
It is reported that the vessel was boarded by armed pirates, who took control in the early hours within the Internationally Recommended Transit Corridor.
Whilst additional information relating to the hijacking and possible ransom demand has yet to be determined, it is likely that General Average will be declared and if we may be of assistance in this respect, including for the provision of General Average security on behalf of cargo, we would welcome your instruction. Similarly, if we may assist Hull Insurers with efforts to secure release of the vessel, we have experience in representing Hull interests.
We trust that this information is of interest to you and if you are involved with this incident we welcome your appointment to represent your interest, as well as taking care of any security requirements.
15/03/2012BARELIRan Aground Off Fuqing, China
More...We have learned of a recent incident involving the vessel BARELI, a 2004 built, 35,881gt Fully Cellular Containership, on an east bound voyage from West Africa, Sri Lanka and Malaysia, bound for Nansha in China then returning to Malaysia.
The vessel ran aground 2 miles offshore. The entire crew were safely evacuated but the ship is said to have suffered structural damage in the fore body and is in danger of breaking up. Salvage operations by Chinese maritime authorities are underway, including pollution control measures.
The vessel is said to be carrying 1913 containers and with 1100mt heavy fuel oil and 120mt marine diesel oil onboard.
DateVesselTypeLocation25/11/2010NOBLE HAWKGroundingIndonesia
More... You may be aware of a recent incident involving the vessel NOBLE HAWK, a 2007 built, 31,238gt Bulk Carrier, on a voyage from Singapore and Indonesia to China, having previously called at India, carrying 54,000mt Nickel Ore. The vessel is said to have grounded in a remote part of Indonesia. Salvage services are being rendered by Svitzer Salvage under Lloyds Open Form terms. At least one Hold of the vessel is said to have suffered ingress of water, which is the cause of concern regarding the stability of the vessel following refloating, due to the liquefaction of the nickel ore cargo when it becomes saturated. On the basis of LOF salvage, Salvage Security will be required following completion of services. In addition, General Average will almost certainly be declared. The circumstances of the grounding will also require to be investigated with a view to determining the cause. It should also be anticipated that Salvage and General Average security will be sought before authorisation is given to release cargo. DateVesselTypeLocation27/03/2010MAERSK MIAMIFire50 Miles off Goa, India
More...Date: 27th March 2010
Vessel: MAERSK MIAMI
Type: Containership
Incident: Fire in Engine Room, 50 miles off Goa, India
Sirs,
You may be interested in a very recent incident involving the vessel MAERSK MIAMI, a 1994 built, 56,248gt Fully Cellular Containership, on a voyage from Korea, Japan, Hong Kong and Indonesia, with future calls in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Singapore. The vessel is carrying more than 2000 loaded containers
The vessel suffered a fire in an engine room, approximately 50 mile west of Goa. The crew were evacuated to sister vessels in the vicinity. Salvage services were rendered, although it is understood not to be under LOF terms and the fire was extinguished. There is said to be no pollution or loss of containers.
Even though there would not appear to be the requirement for salvage security in this instance, it is anticipated that General Average will be declared and salvage costs will be incorporated into the assessment of GA. The circumstances of the fire will require to be investigated with a view to determining nature and cause and also to identify responsibility for the fire. It is also more than likely that General Average security will be sought before authorisation is given to release cargo interests.
UPDATE 1ST APRIL 2010
Further to our casualty report of 27th March, we have now received confirmation that General Average has been declared.
Attached is the GA notice to cargo and a blank AG form.
The vessel is currently off India, but she might be allowed into an Indian port as she is without motive and electrical power.
If she cannot get into India, there is talk that she might go to Salalah or another port to discharge / tranship cargo, although a final decision has yet to be made.
Salvors were appointed under a daily contract, and there is no separate Salvage Security requirement.
We trust that this information is of interest to you and if you are involved with cargo onboard we welcome your appointment to represent your interest, as well as taking care of any security requirements.
01/02/2010AGHIOS MAKARIOSBreakdownDiego Garcia
More...Vessel: AGHIOS MAKARIOS (47,828gt; built 1987)
Type: Bulk Carrier
Voyage from/to: Lithuania / Singapore
Casualty: break down
Date of casualty: February 2010
We have received reports that Greek flag vessel AGHIOS MAKARIOS has broken down off Diego Garcia.
The bulk carrier, which previously called at Klaipeda, was laden with c. 78,000mt fertiliser, bound for Chinese ports.
We are not aware of any declaration of GA but Five Oceans are rendering Salvage services, agreed under LOF, but not yet signed; the CORAL SEA FOS is currently on her way from Colombo, with the intention of towing the casualty to Singapore, where she should arrive by mid-March.
If you are aware you have insured any cargo on board this vessel, or if your assured notifies you of any claim involving this incident then we would be pleased to assist with the provision of securities and defence of GA / Salvage claims on your behalf.
DateVesselTypeLocation09/05/2010PIYA BHUMGroundingSurabaya
More...We have learned of an incident involving the vessel PIYA BHUM, a Singapore flag, 1985 built, 11762gt fully cellular containership, trading and operating as a feeder vessel between Singapore and Surabaya.
The vessel was bound for Indonesia from Singapore, carrying about 500TEU under 200+ bills of lading, when she struck a wreck off the port of Surabaya. She is reported still to be stuck and Salvage services are being rendered by Smit under LOF.
It is understood that the majority of cargo on board originated from Singapore, China and USA, although the vessel is also likely to be carrying quantities of transhipped cargo from various other locations.
At the time of writing, Lloyd’s Salvage arbitration Department confirm that there is as yet no formal security demand and we are not aware of any declaration of General Average. However, if you are involved with cargo on board, we would be pleased to represent your interests including provision of GA &/or Salvage security, and would welcome your advice and instruction.
06/04/2010SHEN NENGGrounding03/04/2010
More...Vessel: SHEN NENG 1 (36,575gt; built 1993)
Type: Bulk Carrier (Coal)
Voyage from/to: Australia / China
Casualty: Grounding
Date of casualty: 3rd April 2010
We have received reports that China flag vessel SHEN NENG 1 ran aground, carrying 65,000 MT coal.
The bulk carrier, which previously called at Port of Gladstone, Australia, was bound for China and reported to have run aground 38 nautical miles east of Great Keppel Island.
Further details may be found in the local news story at the following link:
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/coal-ship-at-risk-of-breaking-apart-20100405-rlwl.html?autostart=1
If you are aware you have insured any cargo on board this vessel, or if your assured notifies you of any claim involving this incident then we would be pleased to assist with the provision of securities, if required, and defence of any GA / Salvage claims on your behalf.
11/04/2010RAK AFRICANAHijacking / PiracyOff Seychelles Coast
More...Date: 11th April 2010
Vessel: RAK AFRICANA
Type: General Cargo
Incident: Hijacking/Piracy off Seychelles Coast
Sirs,
We have learned of an incident involving the vessel RAK AFRICANA, a 1981 built, 5,992gt general cargo ship, trading between Persian Gulf and Indian Sub Continent. The vessels previous ports include Karachi in Pakistan, Sharjah in UAE and Doha in Qatar.
The vessel was seized by pirates approximately 280 nautical miles west of Seychelles on 11th April. She is presently stopped due to engine problems. The nationality of the crew is unknown.
In similar manner to previous piracy incidents, in due course there will likely be a ransom demand from the pirates. At that point it is anticipated that the Owners of the vessel will declare General Average and there will be calls for GA security and potentially for advance contributions toward ransom costs.
If you are involved with cargo on board we would recommend that you refrain from offering GA security without giving serious consideration to the wording of the security documents and any call for payment on account should be resisted. Furthermore, the circumstances of the hijacking may warrant investigation in order to determine whether the Owners may have contributed in any way to the incident, which may give rise to defending a GA claim. In these respects we would be able to offer our recommendations and to represent your interest including provision of GA security, and in the event that you are involved with cargo on board we welcome your advice and instruction.
23/03/2010FRIGIAPiracy / HijackOff Somali Coast
More...Date: 23rd March 2010
Vessel: FRIGIA
Type: Bulk Carrier
Incident: Piracy/Hijacking 1000 miles off Somali Coast
Sirs,
We have learned of a Piracy incident to the vessel FRIGIA, a 1978 built, 20,352gt bulk carrier, heading from Ukraine, Turkey & Egypt, apparently destined for Thailand.
It is understood that pirates seized the vessel 1000 miles off Somali coast, whilst heading eastwards. There is no information whether negotiations with the pirates are underway.
The usual course of events is that the Shipowners will seek to initiate communication with the pirates to determine the extent of ransom demand. In due course, once the ransom is paid, it is likely that General Average will be declared. We have extensive involvement on behalf of cargo interest, with situation of this nature and we are ideally suited to consider the nature, with a view to defending cargoes interests in the GA claim.
We trust that this information is of interest to you and if you are involved with cargo onboard we welcome your appointment to represent your interest, as well as taking care of any security requirements.
06/05/2010LISSY SCHULTEExplosionOff Fujairah Anchorage, UAE
More...We have learned of an incident involving an explosion and fire aboard the vessel LISSY SCHULTE, a 1995 built, 16800 gt Fully Cellular Containership, trading between S & E Africa, Persian Gulf and Indian sub continent.
The vessel was bound for Dar es Salaam, and her previous ports included Karachi in Pakistan, and Jebel Ali in UAE.
We are not aware of any Salvage services or declaration of General Average at this stage, but will keep you advised of any material developments.
Meanwhile , we trust that this information is of interest to you and if you are involved with cargo onboard would welcome your appointment to represent your interests, as well as taking care of any security requirements.
25/12/2010THOR NEXUSPIRACYIndian Ocean
More... You may be aware of the recent incident involving the vessel Thor Nexus a 1989 built, 15520 gt Bulk Carrier on a voyage from Jebel Ali, UAE for Bangladesh, having previously loaded a cargo of Urea Fertiliser in Saudi Arabia. The vessel was attacked by pirates and hijacked 450 nautical miles north-east of the Island of Socotra in Indian Ocean. Reportedly the 27 crew members onboard are safe whilst the vessel is said to en route for Somalia. DateVesselTypeLocation01/11/2010Maersk IdahoGroundingSuez Canal
More... You may be aware of a recent incident involving the vessel MAERSK IDAHO, a 2000 built, 50,698gt Fully Cellular Containership, on a voyage from Colombo, Sri Lanka to Salalah, Oman, Jebel Ali, Saudi Arabia, Aqaba, Jordan, Algeciras, Spain, and U.S. Ports. The vessel went aground at Km 101, whilst transiting the Canal with the southbound convoy. The terms of Salvage services are presently undetermined nor when refloating operations will be undertaken. Whether or not there will be any requirement for salvage security in this instance remains to be seen. Nevertheless General Average is a likely prospect, given the extent of potential costs that may be envisaged and that General Average security will be sought. In those circumstances we offer the services of W.E. Cox Claims Group to assist with the provision of security and to investigate the circumstances of the grounding with a view to defending any GA claim. Should salvage security also transpire to be required, we are also available in this respect and to defend any subsequent salvage claim.| W E Cox Online Reports | tophomesite map |
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