We have received reports that the "HORACE A ", a 2008 built fully cellular containership flying the Maltese flag, has experienced technical failure.
It is carrying a cargo loaded in Russia and was bound for Turkey .
The vessel may require professional assistance from salvors.
It is also possible 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: "HORACE A"
Casualty date: 15 March 2017
Casualty type: Technical failure
Vessel type: Fully cellular containership
Year built: 2008
GRT: 27910
Voyage to/from: Novorossiysk, Russia to Istanbul, Turkey
Cargo: Containers
Vessel IMO number: 9343089
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