We have received reports that the " EMINE ANNE ", a 1996 built General Cargo vessel flying the Turkish flag, has grounded off Bozcaada Island.

It is carrying a cargo loaded in Constanza and was bound for Ancona.

The vessel requires professional assistance from salvors – it is hard aground with significant physical damage.

It is also possible that General Average will be declared if the vessel can be salvaged at all.

So far as any recovery is concerned, we have identified the vessel's P&I insurer, which is headquartered in London.

If your own guarantees are not acceptable to salvors we can also assist you in arranging salvage security to secure any salvage claims, with a bail fee from 0.5% of the guarantee amount.

If you would like assistance in dealing with any claims for salvage, potential GA claims and recovery of your losses, please do contact us.

Details

Casualty date: 20th July 2016

Casualty type: Grounding

Vessel type: General Cargo

Year built: 1996

GRT: 884

Voyage to/from: Constanza to Ancona

Cargo: 1300MT Steel

Vessel IMO number: 9145360

Casualty Notice: "EMINE ANNE"

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