We have received reports that the " THERESA ARCTIC ", a 1988 built product tanker flying the Tuvalu flag, remains aground off Kenya.
Professional salvors Smit are reported to be in attendance and lightening is being planned as the vessel has been aground for some time. Four local tugs are on site to hold the vessel in place and lightening tonnage is reported as being on the way from Mozambique.
It is also 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 based in the UK.
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: "THERESA ARCTIC"
Casualty date: 20th June 2017
Casualty type: Grounding
Vessel type: Tanker
Year built: 1988
GRT: 43414
Voyage to/from: Indonesia/Malaysia to Kenya
Cargo: 27,500MT Vegetable Oil
Vessel IMO number: 8715508
Casualty notice: "THERESA ARCTIC"
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