Casualty Instructions
Listed below is a selection of recent casualties where our Firm has been instructed. If you have an interest in cargo on board any of the vessels detailed on this page, or indeed on vessels not featured, we can provide advice and assistance particularly in relation to pursuing losses arising from these incidents. We can also assist with arrangements for the provision of salvage or General Average security.
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DALI
| Date | 26 March 2024 |
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| Vessel Type | Fully Cellular Containership |
| Casualty | Allision |
| Nature of Claim: | General Average |
On the 26th March 2024 the fully cellular containership DALI allided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge shortly after departure from the port of Baltimore. As a result of the allision, the bridge collapsed into the river below. Sadly, there were a number of casualties arising as a result of the allision. At the time of the incident, the DALI was proceeding on a laden voyage from US ports to Asian discharge ports.
The vessel’s allision with the pillar of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and subsequent bridge collapse rendered the vessel trapped by debris. In addition to this, a number of containers and cargo on the bow of the vessel were damaged.
At least 130 containers and cargo were damaged directly by the collapse of the bridge. It is reported that she was carrying some 4,700 cargo containers at the time of the allision. We further understand that some of the containers have been breached.
As of the 16th April a large salvage operation is ongoing. A number of salvage resources have been mobilised to free the vessel from the collapsed bridge and to clear the waterway for further maritime traffic. This has entailed the deployment of at least twelve floating cranes, including the Donjon-owned CHESAPEAKE 1000 which is the largest floating crane on the East Coast. It is further reported that Resolve Maritime has been engaged to support the salvage efforts.
The Owners of the DALI declared General Average on 12 April 2024 and in this respect GA security will have to be provided to secure the release of cargo. The Owners have further set up a USD 43.7 million limitation fund in the Federal Court in Maryland.
We have been instructed by part cargo that was laden onboard the vessel at the time of the incident. At the present time, we are arranging security for clients and have commenced investigations into causation.
XIN HAI TONG 9
| Date | 10 March 2024 |
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| Vessel Type | Bulk Carrier |
| Casualty | Main Engine Breakdown |
| Nature of Claim: | General Average |
The 2015-built bulk carrier XIN HAI TONG 9 suffered a main engine failure on 10 March 2024 off the coast of Algeria. The condition of the engine subsequently deteriorated rendering the vessel immobilised, and she began to drift towards the Algerian coast.
The Owners of the XIN HAI TONG 9 entered into a towage contract and as such a tug was dispatched, which deployed a line and towed the vessel to the port of Oran, Algeria for repairs. General Average was declared as a result of the incident.
At the time of the incident, the XIN HAI TONG 9 was proceeding on a fully laden voyage carrying steel cargo between loading ports in South Korea and discharge ports of Sagunto, Spain and Liverpool, UK.
We represent cargo that was laden on board the vessel at the time of the incident. At the present time we are actively investigating the cause of the incident.
ISLANDER
| Date | 22 February 2024 |
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| Vessel Type | General cargo with container capacity |
| Casualty | Struck by drone missile and fire |
| Nature of Claim: | General Average Defence and PA Recovery |
On 22 February 2024, whilst proceeding on a laden voyage from Thailand to Egypt, the M/V ISLANDER was struck by a drone missile within the Gulf of Aden, as a result of which a fire broke out, which was subsequently extinguished by the crew members.
The vessel was then diverted by her own means to Djibouti. Shipowners are unable to effect necessary repairs in Djibouti for the safe prosecution of the voyage, so they are actively looking into alternative solutions.
We represent part cargo that was laden on board the vessel at the time of the incident. At the present time we are representing clients’ interest as best possible to ensure cargo can be delivered swiftly and without further issues as well as to ensure potential recovery rights are protected.
FILIA
| Date | 2 February 2024 |
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| Vessel Type | Bulk Carrier |
| Casualty | Rudder off set following possible contact with bottom. |
| Nature of Claim: | General Average Defence |
On or about the 2nd February 2024, whilst proceeding on a laden voyage from Argentina to Irish/Northern Irish Ports, the FILIA suffered an incident with the rudder being offset following possible ground contact.
Repairs were swiftly completed and the vessel resumed her voyage towards discharge ports. As a result, the Owners of the FILIA declared General Average and appointed GA Adjusters to collect GA security and thereafter draw up the GA Adjustment.
We represent cargo that was laden on board the vessel at the time of the incident. At the present time we are actively investigating the cause of the incident.
JI HANG 15
| Date | 1 February 2024 |
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| Vessel Type | General Cargo |
| Casualty | Main Engine Breakdown |
| Nature of Claim: | General Average |
The 2008-built general cargo ship JI HANG 15 suffered a main engine failure on 1 February 2024 whilst proceeding on a fully laden voyage between Jintang, China and Pohang, South Korea. At the time of this breakdown, it would appear that the vessel was navigating in boisterous weather and rough seas.
This engine failure rendered the vessel immobilised. As a result, the Owners of the JI HANG 15 organised the towage of the vessel to Weihei, China as a port of refuge. The Owners subsequently declared General Average.
We are instructed by part-cargo interests laden on board the vessel at the time of the incident and we are actively investigating the cause of the main engine breakdown
2023
AP DRZIC
| Date | 16th December 2023 |
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| Vessel Type | Coal Carrier |
| Casualty | Main Engine Breakdown |
| Nature of Claim: | General Average |
The 2009-built coal carrier AP DRIZIC suffered a main engine failure on 16 December whilst proceeding on a laden voyage between loading ports in South Sumatra, Indonesia and Karaikal, India after an intermediate call in Singapore.
The engine failure rendered the vessel immobilized and drifting off the coast of Sri Lanka. As a result, the Owners of the AP DRZIC entered into a Towcon contract for the vessel to be towed to the port of Hambantota, Sri Lanka, for repairs. The Owners subsequently declared General Average.
We are instructed by cargo interests laden on board the vessel at the time of the incident and we are actively investigating the cause of the main engine breakdown.
OOSTZEE
| Date | 6 December 2023 |
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| Vessel Type | Inland Tanker |
| Casualty | Grounding |
| Nature of Claim: | General Average |
The 2008-built inland chemical tanker OOSTZEE suffered a grounding on 6 December whilst proceeding on a laden voyage between Antwerp, Belgium and Speyer, Germany along the Rhine. The grounding temporarily blocked the navigation channel on the Rhine.
The vessel was successfully refloated and proceeded to a safe port in Antwerp for repairs. The cargo was transhipped to its destination for discharge to receivers. The Owners subsequently declared General Average.
We are instructed by cargo interests laden on board the vessel at the time of the incident and we are actively investigating the cause of the main engine breakdown.
MARCO POLO
| Date | 22 November 2023 |
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| Vessel Type | Ro-Ro passenger and cargo ferry |
| Casualty | Grounding |
| Nature of Claim: | LOF and Salvage |
The 1993-built Ro-Ro passenger and cargo ferry MARCO POLO ran aground off Karlshamn, Sweden on 22 October 2023 whilst proceeding from Trelleborg, Sweden to Klaipeda, Lithuania.
It would appear that the vessel initially scraped her hull across a reef, which may have caused significant damage, before she ran hard aground. We further understand that the grounding may have caused a hull breach, and bunker fuel was reported in the water surrounding the vessel.
Smit Salvage were engaged to render salvage assistance under the provisions of Lloyd’s Open Form salvage contract. Following on from the salvors’ intervention, the vessel was successfully refloated and towed to a safe anchorage for initial inspections and temporary repairs. The vessel has since been towed to a shipyard in Gdansk, Poland for substantial repairs.
We represent part-cargo laden on board at the time of the incident and we are presently investigating the cause of the grounding.
SUPER G
| Date | 7 November 2023 |
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| Vessel Type | Combined Chemical and Oil Tanker |
| Casualty | Main Engine Breakdown |
| Nature of Claim: | General Average Defence |
On or about the 7th November 2023, whilst proceeding on a laden voyage to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the SUPER G suffered a main engine failure on account of its No2 H.P. F.O pump roller guide failing.
The crew were unable to restart the main engine and so the Owners of the SUPER G engaged the assistance of a salvage tug to tow the vessel to Jeddah for delivery of cargo and to undergo repairs.
As a result, the Owners of the SUPER G declared General Average and appointed GA Adjusters to collect GA security and thereafter draw up the GA Adjustment.
We represent part-cargo that was laden on board the vessel at the time of the incident. At the present time we are actively investigating the cause of the incident.
SOPHIA Z
| Date | 14 October 2023 |
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| Vessel Type | Bulk Carrier |
| Casualty | Machinery Failure |
| Nature of Claim: | Common Law Salvage Claim and Salvage Indemnity Claim |
The 2009-built bulk carrier SOPHIA Z suffered a steering gear failure whilst transiting the Istanbul Strait on the 14th October 2023. As a result, the SOPHIA Z was immobilised and required salvage assistance.
Therefore, several tugs were deployed to make fast to the SOPHIA Z to tow her and her cargo to a place of safety. The Owners of the salvage tugs claimed common law salvage for the salvage services rendered. Upon arrival at Istanbul anchorage, the vessel’s steering gear was repaired and the SOPHIA Z was able to continue on her intended voyage.
At the time of the incident, the vessel was proceeding on a laden voyage from Varna in Bulgaria to Barcelona in Spain.
We represent all the cargo laden on board at the time of the incident. The salvage claim has now been settled and we are presently investigating the cause of the steering gear failure.
STARSHIP
| Date | 27th September 2023 |
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| Vessel Type | Chemical Tanker |
| Casualty | Main Engine Breakdown |
| Nature of Claim: | General Average Defence |
On the 27th September 2023, the Chemical Tanker STARSHIP suffered a main engine breakdown whilst proceeding on a laden voyage from Tarahan, Indonesia to Manila, Philippines. The crew were unable to effect repairs and as such the STARSHIP was taken in tow to a nearby shipyard for repairs.
Upon arrival at the repair yard, a transhipment of cargo was arranged so that cargo could be delivered to Manila, Philippines without delay.
As a result of the incident, the Owners of the STARSHIP declared General Average and the GA Adjusters have now been appointed.
We represent all cargo laden on board the STARSHIP at the time of the incident and we are presently investigating the cause of the incident which gave rise to the declaration of General Average.
GULF DEFFI
| Date | 19th July 2023 |
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| Vessel Type | Combined Chemical and Oil Tanker |
| Casualty | Engine Room Flooding |
| Nature of Claim: | LOF Salvage and General Average Defence |
The GULF DEFFI was proceeding on a laden voyage from Saudi Arabia to Korea when, on or around the 19th July 2023, she suffered water ingress and flooding to the engine room off the coast of China.
As a result, the Owners of the GULF DEFFI immediately engaged professional salvors to render salvage assistance to the GULF DEFFI and her cargo. Professional salvors agreed to salve the GULF DEFFI and her cargo under the provisions of Lloyd’s Open Form salvage contract and immediately despatched salvage tugs to the site of the casualty.
The GULF DEFFI was thereafter stabilised by the salvors and towed to a port of refuge. A ship to ship transfer took place in order to ensure that cargo could be delivered as safely and quickly as possible.
We represent part-cargo laden on board at the time of the engine room flooding and we have been actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the cause of the engine room flooding.
PANGAON EXPRESS
| Date | 6 July 2023 |
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| Vessel Type | General Cargo with Container Capacity |
| Casualty | Grounding |
| Nature of Claim: | General Average |
The PANGAON EXPRESS was proceeding on a laden voyage from Chattogram Bangladesh to Keraniganj, Bangladesh when, on or around the 6th July 2023, she partially sunk, drifted and then grounded off the coast of the Bay of Bengal.
As a result, the Owners of the PANGAON EXPRESS engaged professional salvors to render salvage assistance to the PANGAON EXPRESS and her cargo. The salvors agreed to salve the PANGAON EXPRESS and her cargo under the provisions of a fixed fee salvage contract. The salvage operation is ongoing.
The Owners of the PANGAON EXPRESS declared General Average and have appointed GA Adjusters to collect GA security.
We represent part-cargo laden on board at the time of the incident and are presently taking steps to investigate the circumstances surrounding the grounding.
NEMRUT BAY
| Date | 21 June 2023 |
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| Vessel Type | Bulk Carrier |
| Casualty | Grounding |
| Nature of Claim: | General Average |
The Bulk Carrier NEMRUT BAY ran aground in the waters off La Gi in Binh Tuan province, Vietnam on 21 June 2023. She was unable to refloat under her own power.
The Owners engaged salvors to try and refloat the vessel using several tugs. Eventually, with the assistance of a general cargo ship and four tugboats, the vessel was subsequently refloated on 13 July 2023.
Whilst the vessel was hard aground it appears that there was no significant damage to her hull and she was able to continue her voyage after inspections.
At the time of the grounding, the NEMRUT BAY was proceeding on a fully laden voyage from Korean ports to Vung Tau, Vietnam.
We represent part-cargo laden on board at the time of the incident and are presently taking steps to investigate the circumstances surrounding the grounding.
SHILING
| Date | 12 May 2023 |
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| Vessel Type | Fully Cellular Containership |
| Casualty | Machinery Failure |
| Nature of Claim: | LOF Salvage |
The fully cellular containership SHILING experienced an engine failure on the 12th May 2023 off the coast of New Zealand, having just departed the port of Wellington. It would appear that the SHILING also suffered steering gear failure rendering the vessel immobilised.
As a result, the Owners of the SHILING were forced to engage salvage assistance and an anchor handling tug was despatched to the site of the casualty. The SHILING was initially taken in tow to Tasman Bay, New Zealand, where she has been anchored. The SHILING was subsequently towed back to Wellington for inspection and repairs.
Salvage services were rendered under the provision of Lloyd’s Open Form salvage contract. In addition, the Owners of the SHILING have declared General Average.
We represent part-cargo laden on board at the time of the incident and are presently taking steps to investigate the circumstances surrounding the engine failure.
NORDIC ANNA
| Date | 30 April 2023 |
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| Vessel Type | Fully Cellular Containership |
| Casualty | Fire |
| Nature of Claim: |
It is reported that the 2007-built containership NORDIC ANNA experienced a fire in her engine room whilst she was berthed at the port of Gioia Tauro, Italy on 30 April 2023.
We understand that three fire-fighting tugs were deployed to extinguish the fire and that the crew, with the assistance of local firefighters, successfully extinguished the fire on 1 May 2023.
At the time of the incident, the NORDIC ANNA was proceeding on a fully laden voyage from Poti, Georgia and Asyaport, Turkey to Italian discharge ports.
As a result of the fire, The Owners of the NORDIC ANNA have declared General Average. Therefore, prior to the delivery of cargo General Average security will have to be provided.
We represent part-cargo laden on board the NORDIC ANNA at the time of the fire and therefore we are in a position to offer economies of scale in relation to any third-party investigation costs that may have to be incurred.
ESCAPE
| Date | 22 February 2023 |
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| Vessel Type | Fully Cellular Containership |
| Casualty | Fire |
| Nature of Claim: | LOF Salvage and General Average |
The fully cellular containership ESCAPE experienced a fire in her engine room on the 22nd January 2023, whilst navigating the Baltic Sea. The crew were unable to extinguish the fire before they were evacuated from the vessel. Two salvage tugs, including one firefighting tug, were dispatched to the vessel in order to fight the fire. The fire aboard the ESCAPE was eventually extinguished, and the vessel was subsequently taken under tow to Riga, Latvia. At the time of the incident, the ESCAPE was proceeding on a fully laden voyage from Klaipeda, Lithuania to Riga, Latvia.
Salvage services were rendered under the provisions of Lloyd’s Open Form salvage contract. In addition, the Owners of the ESCAPE have declared General Average and have appointed GA Adjusters to collect GA security.
We are instructed to represent part-cargo laden on board the ESCAPE at the time of the incident and we are presently investigating the cause of the fire on board the ESCAPE.
UNIGLORY 2
| Date | 20 January 2023 |
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| Vessel Type | Barge |
| Casualty | Grounding |
| Nature of Claim: | General Average |
On the 29th December 2022 the barge UNIGLORY 2 grounded heavily whilst proceeding on a laden voyage from Bintang Ninggi, Indonesia to the PT Indonesia Bulk Terminal. The UNIGLORY 2 was laden with some 7,309.00 MT of Batubara at the time of the grounding.
Despite numerous attempts to re-float, the Owners of the UNIGLORY 2 had to engage salvage assistance in order to try and re-float the UNIGLORY 2. As a result, the Owners of the UNIGLORY 2 declared General Average and appointed MCO Indonesia to collect GA security.
The UNIGLORY 2 was eventually re-floated on the 8th February 2023 and the cargo is due to be transhipped on to another barge in order for the cargo to be delivered at the original intended port of discharge.
We are instructed to represent the entirety of the cargo laden on board the UNIGLORY 2 at the time of the grounding. We are presently investigating the cause of the grounding and further we are advising on the provision of GA security, once the cargo is safely on its way to the original intended destination.
2022
GREEN SELJE
| Date | 1 December 2022 |
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| Vessel Type | Reefer/Bulk Carrier |
| Casualty | Machinery Failure |
| Nature of Claim: | General Average |
On 1st December 2022, whilst proceeding on a fully laden voyage from the Faroe Islands to West Africa, the reefer vessel GREEN SELJE suffered a catastrophic rudder loss which rendered her immobilised.
As a result of the rudder loss, the Owners of the GREEN SELJE arranged for salvage services to be rendered to the GREEN SEJLE and she was towed to Vigo, Spain where she is due to undergo repairs. The cargo will be transhipped on to another vessel in order for the intended voyage to be completed.
The Owners of the GREEN SEJLE declared General Average and have appointed Richard Hoggs Lindley to collect GA security.
We are instructed to represent the entirety of the cargo laden on board the GREEN SELJE at the time of the incident. We are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the rudder loss and have been successful in placing an H&M expert on board the GREEN SEJLE to investigate causation.
QING LI
| Date | 25 November 2022 |
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| Vessel Type | Bulk Carrier |
| Casualty | Fire |
| Nature of Claim: | General Average |
The Bulk Carrier QING LI suffered a fire in her cargo hold on the 25th November 2022 just prior to discharge of cargo at the port of Nagoya, Japan.
As a result of the fire, the QING LI was forced to move to the outer-anchorage whilst the fire was extinguished. The Owners of the QING LI declared General Average and have appointed Chinese GA Adjusters to collect GA security.
At the time of the incident the QING LI was proceeding on a laden voyage from Vladivostok, Russia to Nagoya Japan.
We are instructed to represent all cargo on board the QING LI at the time of the fire and are presently investigating the cause of the fire on board the vessel.
HUA SHUN DA 3
| Date | 3 November 2022 |
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| Vessel Type | Bulk Carrier |
| Casualty | Main Engine Breakdown |
| Nature of Claim: | General Average |
The Bulk Carrier HAU SHUN DA 3 suffered a main engine breakdown on the 3rd November 2022 whilst sailing off the coast of China.
As a result of the main engine breakdown, the Owners of the HUA SHUN DA 3 were forced to engage salvage assistance and the vessel was take in tow to the Shidao Anchorage, China. At the time of the incident the HUA SHUN DA 3 was proceeding on a fully laden voyage, loaded with some 2,605 MT of Kaolin in bulk, from China to Japan.
The Owners declared General Average and appointed Chinese GA Adjusters to collect GA security.
We are instructed to represent all the cargo on board the HUA SHUN DA 3 at the time of the incident and we are presently investigating the cause of the main engine breakdown in order to establish causation.
ST COLUMBA
| Date | 30 September 2022 |
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| Vessel Type | Bulk Carrier |
| Casualty | Shift of Cargo |
| Nature of Claim: | General Average |
The Bulk Carrier ST COLUMBA suffered a significant shift of cargo on the 30th September 2022 whilst proceeding on a fully laden voyage from Shanghai, China to Everett, USA and Vancouver, Canada.
As a result of the shift of cargo, that stability of the ST COLUMBA was compromised and the Owners of the ST COLUMBA decided to deviate to Busan, Korea for inspections and necessary repairs to be undertaken.
The Owners of the ST COLUMBA subsequently declared General Average and appointed Richards Hogg Lindley to collect GA security.
We represent part-cargo laden on board the ST COLUMBA and we are presently investigating the cause of the shift of cargo in order to investigate causation.
ZIM CHARLESTON
| Date | 8 August 2022 |
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| Vessel Type | Fully Cellular Containership |
| Casualty | Fire |
| Nature of Claim: | General Average |
The fully cellular containership ZIM CHARLESTON suffered a fire in her cargo hold on the 8th August 2022 shortly after departure from Colombo, Sri Lanka. As a result of the fire, the ZIM CHARLESTON was forced to return to Colombo in order to discharge fire damaged containers and to ascertain the extent of damage to cargo and vessel.
At the time of the incident, the ZIM CHARLESTON was proceeding on a fully laden rotational voyage from Chinese load ports, South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore and Sri Lanka to ports in India.
As a result of the fire, the Owners of the ZIM CHARLESTON have declared General Average and have appointed GA Adjusters to collect GA security.
We are instructed to represent part cargo laden on board the ZIM CHARLESTON at the time of the incident and we have retained experts and are investigating the cause of the fire in order to determine causation.
BAO QUAN
| Date | 14 July 2022 |
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| Vessel Type | Bulk Carrier |
| Casualty | Machinery Failure |
| Nature of Claim: | General Average |
On the 14th July 2022 the BAO QUAN suffered a machinery failure in heavy weather off the coast of Pakistan. At the time of the incident the BAO QUAN was laden with approximately 40,000 metric tonnes of steel that had been loaded at various Chinese ports destined for discharge in the United Arab Emirates.
As a result of the machinery failure, the BAO QUAN was forced to divert to Gwadar port, Pakistan, as a port of refuge. The BAO QUAN underwent repairs and is now proceeding to her original intended discharge ports in the UAE.
The Owners of the BAO QUAN have declared General Average and have appointed Chinese GA Adjusters to collect GA security.
We are instructed to represent part cargo laden on board the BAO QUAN at the time of the incident and we are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the machinery failure in order to determine causation.
BBC ARKHANGELSK
| Date | 29 June 2022 |
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| Vessel Type | General Cargo |
| Casualty | Grounding |
| Nature of Claim: | General Average Defence and/or cargo damage and/or loss |
On 29 June 2022, the BBC ARKHANGELSK grounded off Montreal, Canada on 29 June 2022 whilst traveling from Santos, Brazil to Oswego, USA. The Shipowners declared General Average following the grounding.
The vessel received temporary repairs at Montreal and then continued her voyage to Oswego where she delivered her cargo.
We are instructed to represent all cargo laden on board the BBC ARKHANGELSK at the time of the casualty and are investigating the circumstances leading up to this casualty in order to determine its cause, with a view to assessing whether GA is payable by our clients and/or whether cargo losses are recoverable.
ROYAL II
| Date | 6 June 2022 |
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| Vessel Type | General Cargo |
| Casualty | Main Engine Failure |
| Nature of Claim: | General Average Defence and/or cargo damage and/or loss |
On 6 June 2022, the ROYAL II suffered main engine failure in the Red Sea whilst en route from Zhangjiagang, China to Rotterdam, Netherlands. General Average was then declared by the bareboat charterers of the vessel, Rongtai (HK) Holding Limited.
The vessel received repairs in Jeddah and is currently enroute to Cuxhaven, Germany where, as a result of port congestion at Rotterdam, the Rotterdam bound cargo will be discharged and carried via barges to Rotterdam.
We are instructed to represent part cargo laden on board the ROYAL II at the time of the casualty and are investigating the circumstances leading up to this casualty in order to determine its cause, with a view to assessing whether GA is payable by our clients and/or whether cargo losses are recoverable.
HAIAN CITY
| Date | 14 April 2022 |
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| Vessel Type | Fully cellular containership |
| Casualty | Collision |
| Nature of Claim: | General Average Defence and/or cargo damage and/or loss |
On 14 April 2022, the inbound product tanker vessel ORION EXPRESS came in contact with the outbound general cargo container-carrier HAIAN CITY at Chittagong, Bangladesh. The HAIAN CITY was sailing from Chittagong to Singapore at the time and suffered damage as a result of the collision.
The shipowners declared General Average on 28 April 2022 after the vessel berthed at Chittagong’s Karnafuli Drydock for repairs. It is understood that some containers have been taken off the vessel to allow for the repairs and that all undamaged containers will be reloaded for delivery after the repairs have been completed.
We are instructed to represent part cargo laden on board the HAIAN CITY at the time of the casualty and are investigating the circumstances leading up to this casualty in order to determine its cause, with a view to assessing whether GA is payable by our clients and/or whether cargo losses are recoverable.
LASCOMBES
| Date | 1st April 2022 |
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| Vessel Type | Bulk Carrier |
| Casualty | Fire in Cargo Holds |
| Nature of Claim: | General Average Defence |
A fire broke out in the cargo hold nos. 3, 4 and 5 of the bulk carrier LASCOMBES whilst she was berthed (and set to discharge cargo) at Bremerhaven, Germany. The fire was extinguished and the damaged cargoes are due to be or have already been discharged at Bremerhaven.
As a result of this casualty, the owners of the LASCOMBES declared General Average and appointed Richards Hogg Lindley as their GA Adjusters.
We are instructed to represent part cargo laden on board the LASCOMBES at the time of the casualty and are investigating the circumstances leading up to this casualty with a view to assessing whether GA is payable by our clients or not.
MARINTRUST - 1
| Date | 24th March 2022 |
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| Vessel Type | Fully Cellular Containership |
| Casualty | Capsizing During Loading Operations at Berth |
| Nature of Claim: | General Average and/or Salvage and/or Particular Average Losses |
The fully cellular containership MARINTRUST – 1 was loading containerised cargo at Kolkata, India destined for Chittagong, Bangladesh when she suffered a part capsize incident at her berth, on the 24th March 2022.
As a result, the vessel became partly submerged and a number of containers of cargo have been submerged and are likely to be a total loss.
The Owners of the MARINTRUST – 1 have declared General Average and have appointed Marine Claims office of Asia as the GA Adjusters. We are in correspondence with the GA Adjusters and are presently negotiating more favourable GA security wording on behalf of cargo interests we represent.
We are instructed to represent a significant volume of cargo laden on board the MARINTRUST – 1 at the time of the incident and we are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the capsizing in order to determine causation.
EVER FORWARD
| Date | 13th March 2022 |
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| Vessel Type | Fully Cellular Containership |
| Casualty | Grounding in Chesapeake Bay |
| Nature of Claim: | General Average |
The fully cellular containership EVER FORWARD ran aground in Chesapeake Bay on the 13th March 2022. At the time of the incident, the EVER FORWARD was proceeding on a fully laden voyage from Xiamen, Hong Kong and Yantian, China to Baltimore, Norfolk and New York, USA.
Despite numerous attempts to re-float the EVER FORWARD over the past couple of weeks, she remains hard aground and it is likely that a lightering operation will be required in order to successfully re-float the EVER FORWARD.
As a result of the grounding, the Owners of the EVER FORWARD have declared General Average and have appointed Richards Hogg Lindley as the GA Adjusters. We are in correspondence with the GA Adjusters and are presently negotiating more favourable GA security wording on behalf of cargo interests we represent.
We are instructed to represent a significant volume of cargo laden on board the EVER FORWARD at the time of the incident and we are actively investigating the circumstances leading up to the grounding in order to determine causation.
KAPITAN SHYRIAGIN
| Date | 11 March 2022 |
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| Vessel Type | General cargo with container capacity |
| Casualty | Grounding |
| Nature of Claim: | Turkish Open Form / General Average |
On or around 11 March 2022, the general cargo vessel KAPITAN SHYRIAGIN ran aground whilst transiting the Dardanelles.
As a result of the grounding, salvage services were rendered to the KAPITAN SHYRIAGIN under the provisions of Turkish Open Form dated 11 March 2022. The KAPITAN SHYRIAGIN was successfully re-floated and thereafter continued on her original voyage.
The Owners of the KAPITAN SHYRIAGIN declared General Average and appointed GA Adjusters to collect GA security and thereafter draw up the GA Adjustment. We are instructed to represent cargo interests laden on board the KAPITAN SHYRIAGIN at the time of the casualty.
WADI FERAN
| Date | 7 January 2022 |
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| Vessel Type | Bulk Carrier |
| Casualty | Grounding |
| Nature of Claim: | General Average |
The bulk carrier “WADI FERAN” reportedly ran aground upon departure from Gresik, Indonesia on 7 January 2022. It became evident that a lightering operation would be required and some 8,000 MT of cargo were lightered from the vessel. Following her successful re-floating, the 8,000 MT of cement clinker were loaded back on to the vessel.
As a result of this incident, the Owners of the “WADI FERAN” have declared General Average and have appointed RHL as the GA Adjusters. We are instructed to represent part-cargo laden on board the “WADI FERAN” at the time of this incident and we are liaising with the GA Adjusters and monitoring developments closely
LOTSTELLA
| Date | 30 December 2021 |
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| Vessel Type | Bulk Carrier |
| Casualty | Main Engine Breakdown |
| Nature of Claim: | General Average |
The LOTSTELLA suffered a main engine breakdown on the 30th December 2021 whilst proceeding on a laden voyage from Singapore to Kwinana, Australia. As a result of the main engine breakdown, the vessel returned to Singapore where, following on from advices from the Class surveyor, the LOTSTELLA will enter dry dock in order to effect permanent repairs. Cargo will be have to be transhipped on to another vessel in order to complete the original intended voyage.
The Owners of the LOTSTELLA declared General Average and we are instructed to represent cargo interests in relation to the claims arising as a result of this casualty.
2021
FRIJSENBORG
| Date | 24th December 2021 |
|---|---|
| Vessel Type | RO-RO General Cargo Vessel |
| Casualty | Engine Room Fire and Immobilisation |
| Nature of Claim: | LOF Salvage Claim and GA Declaration |
In December 2021 the FRIJSENBORG loaded a cargo of fireworks at the port of Beihai, China and a cargo of steel at Sattahip, Thailand and Yokohama, Japan destined for Galveston and Houston.
On the 24th December 2021 she suffered a significant fire in her engine room whilst some 450 nautical miles southwest of Baja California Sur State coast, Mexico. The fire was extinguished by the crew but the vessel was rendered immobilised. Therefore, Owners of the FRIJSENBORG engaged professional salvors Smit to render salvage assistance under the provisions of Lloyd’s Open Form salvage contract (LOF). The salvors despatched the salvage tug DREW FOSS which sailed from San Diego and took the vessel in tow on the 30th December 2021.
The convoy arrived safely at the port of Balboa, Panama where the salvage services terminated and the vessel was redelivered to her Owners. In addition to the LOF salvage claim, the Owners of the FRIJSENBORG declared General Average and appointed GA Adjusters to collect GA security.
We are instructed to represent part cargo laden on board the FRIJSENBORG at the time of the incident and we are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the cause of the engine room fire which has given rise to the LOF salvage claim and the GA claim.
RISE SHINE
| Date | 9 November 2021 |
|---|---|
| Vessel Type | General Cargo with Containership Capacity |
| Casualty | Grounding |
| Nature of Claim: | General Average Defence |
The RISE SHINE ran aground off the coast of Nakhodka, Russia on 9 November 2021. Salvors, who have yet to request salvage security from cargo interests, have been engaged and we understand that plans are being made to refloat the vessel.
As a result of this casualty, the owners of the RISE SHINE declared General Average and appointed Marine Claims Office of Asia Pte Ltd as their GA Adjusters.
We are instructed to represent part cargo laden on board the RISE SHINE at the time of the casualty and are investigating the circumstances leading up to this casualty in order to determine its cause, with a view to assessing whether GA is payable by our clients or not.
ARCHIMIDIS
| Date | 2 November 2021 |
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| Vessel Type | Fully Cellular Containership |
| Casualty | Main Engine Failure |
| Nature of Claim: | Salvage Defence and Recovery of Salvage Payments |
The general cargo container-carrier ARCHIMIDIS was travelling from Busan, South Korea to Panama when she suffered main engine problems on 2 November 2021. Salvors were then engaged as the vessel was immobilised.
The vessel was then towed to Panama for repairs and is due to continue her voyage to various ports along North America’s east coast, such as Savannah and Newark.
We are instructed to represent part cargo laden on board the ARCHIMIDIS at the time of the casualty and are taking steps to obtain security for our clients’ potential recovery claims and to investigate the cause of the casualty.
ZIM KINGSTON
| Date | 23 October 2021 |
|---|---|
| Vessel Type | Containership |
| Casualty | Fire |
| Nature of Claim: | General Average & Cargo loss / damage |
The containership “ZIM KINGSTON” reportedly suffered a fire on deck on 23 October 2021 while proceeding to Vancouver, Canada. Salvors were engaged to extinguish the fire and deal with the casualty situation.
As a result of this incident, the Owners of “ZIM KINGSTON” have declared General Average and have appointed Albatros as the GA Adjusters. We are instructed to represent part-cargo laden on board the “ZIM KINGSTON” at the time of this incident and we are liaising with the GA Adjusters and monitoring developments closely.
ALION
| Date | 28 September 2021 |
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| Vessel Type | Fully Cellular Containership |
| Casualty | Engine Failure |
| Nature of Claim: | Cargo damage and/or loss |
The general cargo container-carrier ALION departed Mumbai, India destined for Fujairah, UAE. Having loaded cargo at Fujairah she thereafter departed Fujairah destined for Mombasa, Kenya when she suffered an engine failure in the Arabian Sea. Due to very poor weather conditions, the Owners of the ALION were forced to seek professional salvage assistance under Lloyd’s Open Form with Tsavliris Salvage International. She was then towed to Sharjah, UAE.
We understand that the ALION will receive permanent repairs in the first week of November 2021 and then continue her voyage.
As a result of this casualty, the owners of the ALION declared General Average (GA) and appointed Hellenic Marine Adjusters S.A. as their GA Adjusters. We are instructed to represent cargo interests and shall look into investigating the circumstances leading up to this casualty in order to determine causation, with a view to assessing whether GA is payable by our clients or not.
M/V Baltiyskiy Bereg
| Date | 17 August 2021 |
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| Vessel Type | General Cargo vessel |
| Casualty | Main engine failure |
| Nature of Claim: | General Average |
The main engine stopped on the 17th of August 2021 and the vessel was towed to the nearest port (being La Coruna in Spain) for the necessary repairs. The repairs are currently ongoing and the vessel is expected to sail from La Coruna on the 5th of October.
As a result of this casualty, the Owners of the vessel have declared General Average and have appointed Blue Seas Adjusters as the GA Adjusters. We are instructed to represent part-cargo laden on board the BALTIYSKIY BEREG at the time of this incident and we are liaising with the GA Adjusters and monitoring developments closely.
TAN BINH 127
| Date | 1 August 2021 |
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| Vessel Type | General Cargo – 11DWT |
| Casualty | Vessel sank |
| Nature of Claim: | Cargo damage and/or loss |
The General Cargo vessel TAN BINH 127 was carrying 11,000 tonnes of steel and sailing from Ho Chi Minh Port, Vietnam to Chittagong, Bangladesh when she sank on 1 August 2021 about 150nm off Phuket.
The vessel and the cargo laden on board are considered to be a total loss.
We are instructed to represent part cargo laden on board the TAN BINH 127 at the time of the casualty and we are taking steps to obtain security for our clients’ claims and investigate the circumstances surrounding the sinking of the Vessel in order to determine causation
FLANDRIA 20
| Date | 1 August 2021 |
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| Vessel Type | Tourist Boat |
| Casualty | Collision with a quay at the Port of Antwerp |
| Nature of Claim: | Defence of Personal Injury Claims and/or Port Authorities Claims |
The tourist boat FLANDRIA 20 collided with a quay at the Port of Antwerp.
The quay wall sustained damage and there were about 11 passengers with minor injuries.
As a result of this casualty, the owners of the FLANDRIA 20 and/or their insurers instructed our office to take all steps required to defend any personal injury and Port Authorities’ claims.
KENT TRADER
| Date | 19 July 2021 |
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| Vessel Type | Fully Cellular Containership |
| Casualty | Engine Room Fire |
| Nature of Claim: | General Average |
The general cargo container-carrier KENT TRADER was travelling from Chiwan, China to South Korea when she suffered an engine room fire resulting in a total blackout. Urgent electrical supply was then provided by a salvage tug and the KENT TRADER was towed to Hong Kong’s outer anchorage.
The KENT TRADER requires significant repairs and we understand that the cargoes on board were transhipped to their destination ports.
As a result of this casualty, the owners of the KENT TRADER declared General Average (GA) and appointed Marine Claims Office of Asia Pte Ltd as their GA Adjusters. We are instructed to represent cargo interests and shall look into investigating the circumstances leading up to this casualty in order to determine causation, with a view to assessing whether GA is payable by our clients or not.
NAVIGATOR NEPTUNE
| Date | 10 June 2021 |
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| Vessel Type | Liquified Petroleum Gas Carrier |
| Casualty | Fire at the Engine Room |
| Nature of Claim: | General Average |
The LPG carrier “NAVIGATOR NEPTUNE” reportedly suffered an accident in the engine room resulting in a fire. A tug has been engaged to tow the vessel to a port of refuge in Hawaii and a transshipment vessel has been chartered to take the cargo to destination.
As a result of this incident, the Owners of the “NAVIGATOR NEPTUNE” have declared General Average and have appointed MARADCO as the GA Adjusters. We are instructed to represent part-cargo laden on board the “NAVIGATOR NEPTUNE” at the time of this incident and we are liaising with the GA Adjusters and monitoring developments closely.
X-PRESS PEARL
| Date | 20th May 2021 |
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| Vessel Type | Fully Cellular Container Carrier – 2700 TEU |
| Casualty | Fire – Off Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Nature of Claim: | Cargo damage and/or loss |
The fully cellular containership X-PRESS PEARL suffered catastrophic damage when she caught fire on 20th May 2021 at Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Salvors (Smit Salvage Pte Ltd), port and governmental authorities tried to extinguish the fire but it burned for about 13 days and is currently sinking (as at 4 June 2021). The vessel and the cargo laden on board are expected to be a total loss.
We are instructed to represent part cargo laden on board the X-PRESS PEARL at the time of the casualty and we have taken steps to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fire on board the vessel in order to determine causation.
SANDPIPER
| Date | 18th May 2021 |
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| Vessel Type | Bulk Carrier |
| Casualty | Damage to the Stern Tube system |
| Nature of Claim: | General Average |
The Chief Engineer of the bulk carrier SANDPIPER reportedly observed a water increase in the stern tube on the 18th of May 2021 and the vessel sailed to a port of refuge in Panama in order to avoid any severe damage being caused to the stern tube system. The vessel has been repaired and she is currently sailing to Kwangyang, South Korea.
As a result of this casualty, the Owners of the SANDPIPER have declared General Average and have appointed Hellenic Marine Adjusters as the GA Adjusters. We are instructed to represent part-cargo laden on board the SANDPIPER at the time of this incident and we are liaising with the GA Adjusters and monitoring developments closely.
NYK Delphinus
| Date | 14th May 2021 |
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| Vessel Type | Fully Cellular Container Carrier |
| Casualty | Engine Room Fire – Off Monterey, California |
| Nature of Claim: | General Average |
The fully cellular containership NYK DELPHINUS suffered a fire in her engine room on the 14th May 2021 whilst proceeding on a fully laden voyage to Oakland, California and Vancouver, Canada.
At the time of the fire, the NYK DELPHINUS was located some 50 nautical miles off Monterey, California. As a result of the fire the NYK DELPHINUS was immobilised and her Owners had to engage salvage assistance. The NYK DELPHINUS was towed to the port of Oakland, California, for inspection. At the present time, the NYK DELPHINUS remains berthed at the port of Oakland.
The Owners of the NYK DELPHINUS have declared General Average and have appointed Marine Adjusting Solutions as the GA Adjusters. We are instructed to represent part-cargo laden on board the NYK DELPHINUS at the time of the incident and we are correspondence with the GA Adjusters and monitoring developments closely.
APRIL
| Date | 16th April 2021 |
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| Vessel Type | General Cargo Vessel |
| Casualty | Hull damage |
| Nature of Claim: | GA defence claim and salvage indemnity |
The general cargo vessel “APRIL” reportedly collided with ice floes whereupon she sustained a crack in her hull which caused ingress of water. Marine Rescue Services rendered salvage services to the vessel and the cargo.
As a result of this incident, the Owners of the “APRIL” declared General Average (“GA”) and cargo interests were asked to pay their salvage contributions. We are instructed to represent cargo interests whose cargo was on board at the time of the casualty and we are actively investigating causation with a view to establishing whether GA is properly and legally due and/or whether cargo interests can successfully recover from Owners any sums paid to the salvors.
Interasia Catalyst
| Date | 5th April 2021 |
|---|---|
| Vessel Type | Fully cellular Container Carrier |
| Casualty | Fire off Port Klang, Malaysia |
| Nature of Claim: | General Average |
On the 5th April 2021 the fully cellular container ship INTERASIA CATALYST suffered a fire on-deck whilst proceeding on a laden voyage from Chinese and Malaysian load ports destined for Indian discharge ports.
As a result of the fire, the INTERASIA CATALYST was forced to return to Port Klang where she dropped anchor and fire-fighting services were provided by both Smit and the Malaysia Fire Department. As we understand the fire was safely extinguished and the INTERASIA CATALYST is presently anchored at the Port Klang anchorage.
The Owners of the INTERASIA CATALYST have declared General Average and have appointed Richards Hogg Lindley as the GA Adjusters.
We are instructed to represent part cargo laden on board the INTERASIA CATALYST at the time of the incident and we are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the fire on board the vessel in order to determine causation.
Eemslift Hendrika
| Date | 5th April 2021 |
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| Vessel Type | General Cargo Container Carrier |
| Casualty | Listing and Water Ingress |
| Nature of Claim: | General Average |
The general cargo container-carrier EEMSLIFT HENDRIKA was travelling from Bremerhaven (Germany) to Ulsteinvik (Norway) when she suffered from instability and water intake after encountering bad weather and the shifting of cargo in the North Sea, near the Ålesund offshore area. Attempts were made to stabilise the vessel, however, the crew were eventually forced to abandon the Vessel as there was a risk that the Vessel might capsize.
Salvors (SMIT Salvage B.V.) were appointed under LOF terms and the Vessel was towed to Ålesund and berthed.
As a result of this casualty, the owners of the EEMSLIFT HENDRIKA declared General Average (GA) and appointed A.C.G. Schoutens as their GA Adjusters. We are instructed to represent cargo interests whose heavy marine equipment was on board at the time of the casualty and we are actively investigating the circumstances leading up to this casualty in order to determine causation, with a view to establishing whether GA is payable by our clients or not.
Ever Given
| Date | 23rd March 2021 |
|---|---|
| Vessel Type | Ultra Large Container Carrier |
| Casualty | Grounding in the Suez Canal |
| Nature of Claim: | General Average |
The fully cellular ultra large container-carrier EVER GIVEN ran aground in the Suez Canal on the 23rd March 2021. At the time of the incident, the EVER GIVEN was proceeding on a fully laden voyage from Asian load ports to European discharge ports. It is thought that at the time of the grounding she was nearly full to capacity laden with 20,000 sea containers.
As a result of the grounding, the Owners had to engage salvage assistance and on the 29th March she was successfully re-floated. We understand that some 13 salvage tugs were engaged in the operation to free and re-float the EVER GIVEN. Following on from the successful re-floating operation, the EVER GIVEN was towed to Bitter Lakes where she is presently undergoing underwater dive surveys and structural surveys in order to ensure the integrity of the hull.
The Owners of the EVER GIVEN have declared General Average and have appointed Richards Hogg Lindley as the GA Adjusters. We are instructed to represent a significant volume of cargo laden on board the EVER GIVEN at the time of the incident and we are actively investigating the circumstances leading up to the grounding in order to determine causation.
2020
One Apus
| Date | 30 November 2020 |
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| Vessel Type | Very Large Container Ship |
| Casualty | Container stack collapse resulting in loss and damage |
| Nature of Claim: | Recovery |
Roose + Partners is representing cargo insurers following a significant loss of containers from the “ONE APUS” north of Hawaii on 30 November 2020. The Japanese flagged vessel is reported to have lost approximately 1,912 containers when the stacks collapsed and lashing systems failed during heavy weather. This follows a series of other container loss incidents, including the “MSC ZOE” and “MAERSK ESSEN” in a climate where the sheer size of container ships continues to make headlines. Larger vessels have shown a greater tendency to be affected by parametric rolling in certain sea conditions, which places excessive forces on the vessel’s structure and container securing system.
Large numbers of containers from “ONE APUS” were also found to be damaged following careful dismantling of the stacks at the Port of Kobe. The vessel eventually resumed her voyage to Long Beach, California, where she arrived in April 2021. Many of the damaged containers were transloaded, eventually arriving on other services.
To date, GA has not been declared.
Investigations are ongoing into the loading software, passage planning and the actions of the crew to negate the forces acting to the vessel during heavy weather.
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