We have received reports that the " HAKATA QUEEN ", a 2016 built bulk carrier flying the Panamanian flag, has grounded off Denmark and Sweden.

It is carrying a cargo of soyabeans loaded in San Lorenzo and was bound for Gdynia.

The vessel requires professional assistance from salvors, and the local authorities are inspecting the casualty.

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.

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.

This casualty notice is a free of charge service. If you feel a colleague would like a copy please do let us know.

Details

Casualty date: 15 July 2016     

Casualty type: Grounding

Vessel type: Bulk Carrier

Year built : 2016

GRT: 34592

Voyage to/from: San Lorenzo to Gdynia

Cargo: 43,360MT Soyabeans

Vessel IMO number: 9760108

Casualty Notice: "HAKATA QUEEN"

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