"IRAN DEYANAT" - August 2008
We have received instructions to represent the owners/underwriters of cargo laden on board the IRAN DEYANAT. The vessel was on a voyage from China to Europe when she was seized by Somalian pirates in late August 2008. The vessel's owners have declared General Average and Richards Hogg Lindley have been appointed to collect General Average security.
We are instructed in the defence of the shipowner's claim for General Average. We are presently reviewing the proposed wording of the GA documentation with a view to ensuring our clients' interests are properly protected.
For further information please contact:
Philip Roose
"GRAND DUBAI" - July 2008
The "GRAND DUBAI" grounded on the Western Scheldt at Ossenrisse whilst departing Antwerp in ballast.
Salvage services under the terms of a Lloyd's Open Form of Salvage Agreement were agreed with Multraship and URS and the vessel was successfully refloated and towed to Flushing.
Clyde & Co. are instructed to represent the hull and machinery underwriters in the defence of the salvage claim.
For further information please contact:
Joanna Waterfall
"NORFOLK EXPRESS" - May 2008
The "NORFOLK EXPRESS" is a 1995 built container vessel, 45,240dwt grounded south of Ras Shukheir on 30 May 2008. The vessel operates on a liner service between the Ports of Le Havre, Rotterdam, Tilbury, Hamburg, Antwerp, Gibraltar, Gioia Tauro, Port Mohammed Bin Qasim and Jebel Ali and she was carrying cargo destined for the Gulf, Pakistan, India and Afghanistan.
The vessel has been successfully refloated under a commercial contract and there is therefore is no requirement on the cargo/container interests to provide salvage security. After backloading her bunkers the vessel will proceed to Jebel Ali, where she is expected to arrive on 26/27th June 2008.
The shipowners have incurred substantial expenses as a consequence of the grounding and have declared General Average. Contributions are presently expected in the region of 10% of destination values. It will therefore be necessary for cargo and container interests to provide General Average security prior to taking delivery of their property.
We have received instructions to represent various cargo interests in the unseaworthiness investigation and defence of the shipowner's claim for General Average. We are presently reviewing the proposed wording of the GA documentation with a view to ensuring our clients' interests are properly protected. Please note that cargo interests are not under any duty to provide GA security until the cargo reaches destination and we would strongly recommend that advice be sought concerning the proposed wording of any GA Guarantees and Bonds before the same are provided.
For further information please contact:
Philip Roose
Joanna Waterfall
"MERIWA" - May 2008
Fully cellular containership "MERIWA" of 5,006 grt, sustained crankshaft damage near the port of Bilbao on May 26, and had to be towed/assisted into Bilbao by two tugs. As a consequence of the breakdown the shipowners have declared General Average and are collecting General Average security from cargo interests. No doubt the shipowners GA expenses will include the cost of the salvage service.
We have received instructions to represent various cargo interests in the unseaworthiness investigation and defence of the shipowner's claim for General Average. We are presently reviewing the proposed wording of the GA documentation with a view to ensuring our clients' interests are properly protected.
Please note that cargo interests are not under any duty to provide GA security until the cargo reaches destination and we would strongly recommend that advice be sought concerning the proposed wording of any GA Guarantees and Bonds before the same are provided.
For further information please contact:
Philip Roose
Joanna Waterfall
"HANSA CENTURION" - May 2008
The "HANSA CENTURION", a 1998 built Containership 16,915 grt and 21,492 dwt grounded whilst inbound to Antwerp on 30th May 2008. The vessel operates on a liner service between the West African ports of Conakry, Abidjan, Cotonou, Apapa-Lagos and San Pedro and prior to the casualty occurring, after departing West Africa, she had called at Amsterdam and Hamburg and was heading for Antwerp, Felixstowe and Le Havre.
The LOF salvage claim, in respect of the refloating and towage services provided by Multraship to the "HANSA CENTURION", has been settled by way of amicable agreement between the salvors and the shipowners. Thus there is no requirement on the cargo/container interests to provide salvage security.
However, the shipowners have declared General Average and are collecting General Average security from cargo interests. No doubt the shipowners GA expenses will include the cost of the salvage service.
We have received instructions to represent various cargo interests in the unseaworthiness investigation and defence of the shipowner's claim for General Average. Please note that cargo interests are not under any duty to provide GA security until the cargo reaches destination and we would strongly recommend that advice be sought concerning the proposed wording of any GA Guarantees and Bonds before the same are provided.
For further information please contact:
Joanna Waterfall
"MSC LUGANO" - March 2008
In March 2008 the full cellular containership "MSC LUGANO" suffered a fire in her engine room whilst on a Westbound voyage from Melbourne, Adelaide, Fremantle to Djakarta, Singapore, Colombo, Jeddah, La Spezia, Antwerp, Rotterdam and Felixstowe. The owners of the vessel contracted with Svitzer Salvage to render towage assistance on a commercial basis and the vessel was brought into Fremantle on 13th April 2008. The shipowners have declared General Average and all cargo/containers will be required to provide General Average security before it will be released.
Clyde & Co have been instructed to represent a proportion of the cargo on board the "MSC LUGANO" to investigate the cause of the casualty and advise in relation to the defence of the shipowner's General Average claim.
For further information please contact:
Philip Roose
Joanna Waterfall
"ARTEMIS" - March 2008
The "ARTEMIS" drifted onto the beach at Les Sables d'Olonne on 10th March 2008 whilst in ballast. Salvage services were rendered by Les Abeilles International under Lloyd's Form which culminated in the successful re-floating of the vessel on 21st March.
Clyde & Co have been instructed to represent the salvors.
For further information please contact:
Stephen Pink
"NORTHERN WIND" - March 2008
On 3rd March 2008, the "NORTHERN WIND", a newly constructed anchor handling supply vessel hull, broke adrift whilst being towed from Portugal to Poland in a position close to the Channel Islands. Salvage services were rendered by Les Abeilles International under the terms of Lloyd's Form culminating in a towage to Brest.
Clyde & Co have been instructed to represent the salvors.
For further information please contact:
Stephen Pink
"CMA CGM DON CARLOS" - January 2008
On 18th January 2008 the 2006 built gearless container vessel "CMA CGM DON CARLOS" grounded in the Bitter Lakes, in the Gulf of Suez. Services to refloat the vessel were undertaken on a commercial contract. The vessel's owners have declared General Average and all cargo/containers interests are required to provide General Average security before they will be released.
Clyde & Co have been instructed to represent a proportion of the cargo on board the "CMA CGM DON CARLOS" to investigate the cause of the casualty and advise in relation to the defence of the shipowner's General Average claim.
For further information please contact:
Philip Roose
Joanna Waterfall
"VOYAGER" - January 2008
On 13th January 2008, the "VOYAGER", a bulk carrier of 33,347 dwt received salvage services from Les Abeilles International under Lloyd's Form. The vessel had suffered a blackout some days before and was drifting in adverse weather conditions off the French Brittany Coast. The vessel was laden with 24,000 tonnes of steel. The salvage services terminated on 15th January at Brest.
Clyde & Co have been instructed to represent the salvors.
For further information please contact:
Stephen Pink
"CMA CGM IGUACU" - January 2008
On 6th January 2008 the container vessel "CMA CGM IGUACU" suffered a blackout whilst on a laden voyage from Northern Europe to Brazil. The "CMA CGM IGUACU" was assisted by Les Abeilles International under the terms of a Lloyd's Form and towed to Brest where the salvage services terminated.
Clyde & Co have been instructed to represent the salvors.
For further information please contact:
Stephen Pink
"SHEARWATER" - January 2008
The "SHEARWATER" suffered mechanical problems whilst in the course of a voyage from Durban to the Seychelles and Mahe. Salvage services under the terms of a Lloyd's Open Form of Salvage Agreement were agreed with Smit Salvage BV and the vessel was subsequently towed to a port of refuge.
Clyde & Co are instructed to represent the shipowners in the investigation and defence of the salvage claim.
For further information please contact:
Stephen Pink
Joanna Waterfall
"KROKUS" - December 2007
Whilst in a position some 50 miles off Ushant the "KROKUS" suffered steering problems during bad weather. Salvage services under Lloyd's Open Form were successfully rendered to the casualty and she was towed into Brest by the salvage tug "ABEILLE BOURBON".
Clyde & Co are instructed to represent the salvors.
For further information please contact:
Stephen Pink
"EVA DANIELSON" - November 2007
On 9th November 2007 the "EVA DANIELSON" suffered an engine failure whilst on a voyage from China to Germany and Norway carrying steel cargo and excavators. The "EVA DANIELSON" was subsequently towed into Flushing under the terms of a Lloyds Form with Multraship and URS.
Clyde and Co have been instructed to advise the cargo interests.
For further information please contact:
Joanna Waterfall
"ANJA" - November 2007
On 8th November 2007 the "ANJA", a general cargo ship of 41,454 gt loaded with containers grounded, whilst on a voyage from Salten to Mo i Rana. Salvage services were rendered by Taubatkompaniet AS Boa Offshore A.S. under the terms of a Lloyd's Open Form of Salvage Agreement and the vessel was successfully refloated and taken to Moi Rana where she has discharged her full cargo. The vessel has since departed for repairs in Poland but the cargo remains pending the provision of security in respect of both salvage and General Average.
Clyde and Co have been instructed to represent a proportion of the cargo on board the "ANJA".
For further information please contact:
Joanna Waterfall
Philip Roose
"MOL DISCOVERY" - November 2007
On 13th November 2007 the fully cellular containership "MOL DISCOVERY" (42,812 gt) grounded in the Gulf of Suez whilst on a voyage from Europe to Singapore, Yantian and Shanghai. The owners of the vessel contracted with Nippon Salvage and Smit Salvage BV as joint salvors on LOF terms. Salvage services include the removal of bunkers and lightening of cargo to facilitate the refloating operation. The shipowners have declared General Average and all cargo will be required to provide both salvage and General Average security before it will be released.
Clyde and Co have been instructed to represent a proportion of the cargo on board the "MOL DISCOVERY".
For further information please contact:
Stephen Pink
Joanna Waterfall
"SCF VALDAI" - November 2007
On 4th November 2007 the "SCF VALDAI", a laden tanker of 159,000 dwt, suffered an engine breakdown during the course of a voyage to Fos. She was carrying some 130,000 tons of crude oil. Salvage services were rendered to the vessel under an LOF contract by Tsavliris and Loucas G Matsas, and the vessel was towed into Pireaus by the "MATSAS STAR".
Clyde and Co have been instructed to represent the cargo interests.
For further information please contact:
Stephen Pink
"ENDEAVOUR" - September 2007
On 1 September 2007 fully cellular containership "ENDEAVOUR" suffered an engine failure whilst on a voyage from Manaus to Guadeloupe. The "ENDEAVOUR" was subsequently towed into Guadeloupe by a subcontracted tug. The Shipowners have declared General Average and all cargo interests are required to provide both salvage and General Average security before cargo will be released.
Clyde & Co. have been instructed to represent a proportion of cargo interests on board the "ENDEAVOUR".
For further information and/or assistance please contact:
Stephen Pink
Joanna Waterfall
Simon Culhane
"BOW STAR" - September 2007
On 13 September 2007 the chemical tanker "BOW STAR" grounded whilst leaving the port of Pulau Batam (Indonesia) laden with cargo loaded at Japan, Korea, Taiwan and South East Asia. The cargo was destined to be discharged at North West European ports.
As a consequence of the grounding the vessel sustained significant damage to her starboard side bottom plating and a number of compartments have been breached. It is not known to what extent if any the cargo has been damaged.
The shipowners have declared General Average and are requiring all cargo interests to provide general average security.
A Lloyd's Form salvage contract has been agreed with Smit and it is intended to lighten the vessel to assist refloating. Thereafter the casualty will need to be repaired and it is probable the cargo will be transhipped to destination.
For further information and/or assistance please contact:
Stephen Pink
John Reed
Simon Culhane
Joanna Waterfall
"WAN HAI 307" - July 2007
Following a collision between the "WAN HAI 307" and the "ALPHA ACTON" on 27 July 2007, salvage services were rendered by NIPPON SALVAGE under a Lloyd's Open Form of Salvage Agreement. Clyde & Co. have been instructed to represent a proportion of cargo interests on board the "WAN HAI 307".
For further information please contact:
Andrew Bicknell
Stephen Pink
Joanna Waterfall
ALEXANDRA C - June 2007
Carrying a cargo of urea ammonium nitrate (liquid) from Romania to Australia, this vessel got into difficulty in the Gulf of Aden. Initial reports stated the engine room was flooded due to a pump problem. The vessel subsequently sank some 95 miles from Socotra. All 19 crew members were rescued. Clyde & Co are advising the insurers of the cargo.
For further information please contact:
Andrew Nicholas
"ALKISTIS" - June 2007
This general cargo vessel suffered an engine failure some 800 miles from the West African coast and was towed to Conakry by professional Salvors operating under a Lloyd's Open Form of Salvage. The vessel was carrying a cargo of bagged sugar from Brazil at the time. Clyde & Co represent the Salvors.
For further information please contact:
Martin Hall
"MINERVA CONCERT" - May 2007
Whilst on a voyage from Fredericia to Rotterdam, laden with a cargo of crude oil, the oil tanker "MINERVA CONCERT" grounded on a shoal in the vicinity of Hatter Barn near the island of Samsoe, Denmark on the evening of Monday 14 May. There was no pollution and the vessel was subsequently refloated by professional Salvors operating under a Lloyd's Open Form of Salvage following a lightening operation. The cargo was ultimately transhipped to destination. Clyde & Co act for the insurers of the cargo.
For further information please contact:
Simon Culhane
Steve Pink
"ARKLOW SEA" - March 2007
On 11th March 2007, the general cargo vessel "ARKLOW SEA" became immobilised as a result of the rudder and propeller being fouled by a fishing net when the vessel was in a position to the North of the French Brittany Coast. The vessel was laden with maize shipped from France to the UK. Salvage services were rendered by Les Abeilles International under Lloyd's Form and the vessel arrived at Brest on 12th March under tow.
Clyde & Co have been instructed to represent the salvors.
For further information please contact:
Stephen Pink
"AKTI" - February 2007
During the course of a voyage from Ashdod to Argentina, laden with a cargo of fertiliser, the bulk carrier "AKTI" sustained a debilitating engine failure. The casualty was towed to Piraeus under a Lloyd's Open Form by professional Salvors operating under a Lloyd's Open Form. Clyde & Co represent the Salvors.
For further information please contact:
Martin Hall
"SEA EXPRESS 1" - February 2007
Following a collision between the "SEA EXPRESS 1" with the vessel "ALASKA RAINBOW" on the River Mersey on 3 February 2007, salvage services were rendered. The passenger ro-ro vessel "SEA EXPRESS 1" was carrying cargo, together with 294 passengers. Clyde & Co act for cargo insurers in this matter.
For further information please contact:
Michael Basset
Amir Sussman
"GOLDEN SKY" - January 2007
On 15 January, whilst carrying a cargo of about 24,500 tons of potash, this vessel stranded on the Latvian coast some 4 miles from the port of Ventspils. 16 of the vessel's crew were evacuated by helicopters and after very difficult salvage operations hindered by the presence of ice, the vessel was finally refloated on 16 March 2007. Clyde & Co represent the Salvors.
For further information please contact:
Martin Hall
MSC NAPOLI - January 2007
The container vessel MSC NAPOLI suffered structural damage whilst on a voyage from Northwest Europe to South Africa laden with approximately 2,600 containers. Salvage services are being rendered under a Lloyd's Open Form (with SCOPIC invoked) and the casualty has been beached to prevent it from sinking. A number of containers have fallen overboard and the salvors are taking steps to prevent a major pollution incident involving the hazardous cargo that is on board as well as the vessel's bunkers. Clyde & Co are advising a number of cargo insurers in respect of the salvage, General Average and recovery aspects in respect of cargo shipped on board the vessel having an aggregate value in excess of US$35 million.
For further information please contact:
Stephen Pink
Andrew Nicholas
BITUMEN GLORY - January 2007
An engine room fire caused debilitating damage to this vessel during the course of a voyage from Indonesia to Bangladesh whilst laden with a cargo of bitumen. The crew abandoned ship and were rescued. Salvage services were performed pursuant to a Lloyd's Open Form, including attempts to heat the cargo to maintain its liquid state. Clyde & Co have been instructed to represent the cargo interests.
For further information please contact:
Stephen Pink
Nick Graydon
UNI HAUL 339 - January 2007
The barge UNI HAUL 339 was proceeding on a voyage from Dalian in China to Singapore under tow and whilst laden with container gantry cranes destined for the port of Jurong. During adverse weather the tow line parted and the barge was salved by Chinese Salvors operating under a Lloyd's Open Form. Clyde & Co have been instructed to represent the insurers of the cranes.
For further information please contact:
Stephen Pink
Simon Culhane
WILSON TANA - January 2007
During the course of a voyage from Montoir towards Rouen the bulk carrier WILSON TANA sustained debilitating engine failure off Audierne Baye. The casualty was towed to Brest by Les Abeilles International Ltd, operating under a Lloyd's Open Form of Salvage. Clyde & Co have been instructed to represent the salvors.
For further information please contact:
Stephen Pink
WILSON CORK - December 2006
Whilst on a voyage from Murmansk to Pasajes, the general cargo vessel WILSON CORK laden with a cargo of steel products, developed a problem with its controllable pitch propeller. Repairs were not possible and the casualty was subsequently towed to Brest by the tug, ABEILLES BOURBON operating under a Lloyd's Open Form of Salvage. Clyde & Co have been instructed to represent the salvors.
For further information please contact:
Stephen Pink
ABURDEES - December 2006
The roll-on roll-off vessel ABURDEES, destined for Antwerp, developed engine problems whilst transiting the River Schelte, and grounded. The vessel was subsequently refloated by tugs operating under a Lloyd's Open Form of Salvage. Clyde & Co have been instructed to represent a proportion of the cargo interests.
For further information please contact:
Stephen Pink
ROKIA DELMAS - October 2006
The vessel grounded close to the port of La Pallice. Salvage services were rendered under Lloyd's Form of Salvage Agreement. A substantial quantity of cargo was salved from the vessel which will be removed from the stranding location under a separate agreement. We are representing the French professional salvors and their subcontractors in connection with the salvage aspects.
For further information please contact:
Stephen Pink
OCEAN VICTORY - October 2006
The vessel grounded on the south breakwater at the entrance to the port of Kashima. A Lloyd's Open Form Salvage contract was awarded to Nippon Salvage Co Ltd, but their efforts to refloat the vessel were unsuccessful. A wreck removal contract has been agreed. Clyde & Co have been instructed to represent the cargo interests.
For further information please contact:
Stephen Pink
Simon Culhane
VOUTAKOS - October 2006
Whilst laden with a cargo of approximately 174,000 tons of coal, the bulk carrier VOUTAKOS suffered a mechanical failure. Tsavliris Salvage (International) Ltd were awarded a Lloyd's Open Form and towed the casualty to Rotterdam. Clyde & Co have been instructed to represent the cargo interests.
For further information please contact:
Stephen Pink
CMA CGM ALGER - August 2006
On 4th August 2006 this container vessel grounded on Serifos Island whilst on a voyage from Malta to the Black Sea. The vessel was refloated by professional salvors operating under a Lloyd's Open Form of salvage. We are advising those interested in 70% of the insured cargo.
For further information please contact:
Stephen Pink
YM GREEN - August 2006
Shortly after sailing from Singapore on 6th August 2006 whilst laden with a cargo of containers on a voyage to NW Europe, a fire was discovered in one of the vessel holds. Salvage services were rendered by professional salvors operating under a Lloyd's Open Form. We are advising a number of clients who have interests in cargo with a value in excess of US$65 million.
For further information please contact:
Stephen Pink
Simon Culhane
COUGAR ACE - August 2006
During the course of a voyage from Japan to the United States West Coast the vessel, carrying Mazda and Isuzu vehicles, developed a very large list. The crew abandoned ship and have been rescued. Professional salvors were awarded a Lloyd's Open Form salvage contract and we are advising the insurers of the cargo.
For further information please contact:
Stephen Pink
Simon Culhane
ZHI QIANG - July 2006
This vessel grounded on Long Reef whilst on a laden voyage from Australia to Korea with bulk sugar on or about 1 July 2006. There is significant damage to the vessel and there has been a large amount of sea water ingress to the cargo.
Clyde & Co have received instructions to act on behalf of cargo interests.
For further information please contact:
Captain John Reed
Simon Culhane
HYUNDAI FORTUNE - March 2006
This casualty (64,054 gt, 68,863 dwt, 1996 built container vessel) caught fire following a serious explosion on 21 March about 120 miles east of Aden and 60 miles off the coast. Some containers have been lost overboard and many destroyed. The vessel is on a voyage from Busan, Kaohsiung, Hong Kong, Singapore to Rotterdam, Hamburg, Thamesport and Le Havre. Salvage services have been agreed on LOF terms. Clyde & Co have been instructed to represent a large proportion of the cargo (US$100 million as at 12 May 2006).
For further information please contact:
Simon Culhane
Philip Roose
AMT EXPLORER - January 2006
The casualty is a deck cargo barge of 13,800dwt, 91.7 metres in length. The barge with cargo on board was being towed by a tug from West Africa to the Netherlands when the tow line parted in adverse weather conditions off the French Brittany Coast. We represent French professional salvors whose new station keeping salvage tug 'ABEILLE BOURBON' assisted under a LOF 2000 contract. A salvage team from the tug was transferred to the barge by helicopter and a towage connection was successfully established with the 'ABEILLE BOURBON'. The barge was then towed to Roscoff where the salvage services terminated.
For further information please contact:
Stephen Pink