We have received reports that the "WAN HAI 307 ", a 2002 built container vessel flying the Singaporean flag, has suffered a fire
The fire has been dampened down by the fire fighters but smoke was still emanating from the vessel and cargo is still being cooled. This vessel was involved in a collision with the "ALPHA ACTION" some years ago, in a separate casualty.
It is likely that significant cargo will be damaged by extinguishing water as well as the fire itself. It is likely that General Average will be declared.
So far as any recovery is concerned, we have identified the vessel's P&I Club, 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
Vessel: "WAN HAI 307"
Casualty date: 19th September 2016
Casualty type: Fire
Vessel type: Containership
Year built: 2002
GRT: 25836
Voyage to/from: Kaohsiung to Hong Kong but container trade so cargo worldwide
Cargo: Containers
Vessel IMO number : 9237096
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