We have learned of an incident involving the vessel HANSA BRANDENBURG, a Liberia flag, 2003 built, 18,334gt fully cellular containership, on a voyage from Singapore to Durban, having also called at Hong Kong.

It is reported that there was an explosion when a container caught fire approximately 200 nautical miles Northeast of Mauritius.

The crew have abandoned the vessel, which remains on fire pending potential Salvage assistance.

In the event that you are involved with any cargo on board, we would be delighted to receive your instruction to investigate the circumstances of the incident and with the assistance of our Recovery colleagues, seek redress from the carriers in relation to losses suffered

United Kingdom – Anthony Carter
Hong Kong – Wendy Lee
Singapore – Paul Sansom
USA – Charles Droll

If this or future casualty notices should be forwarded to any of your colleagues, we would be pleased to receive their contact details and we will add them to our Client List.