CASUALTY NOTICE
em>Incident reported 25th May 2020<em
Vessel: COSCO SAO PAULO
IMO No. 9484388
Type: Fully Cellular Containership
Incident: Fire & Propulsion Issues
We have learned of an incident involving the vessel “COSCO SAO PAULO”, a 2013 built 40,465gt Fully Cellular Containership which was towed into Table Bay today.
It is understood that the Vessel has a capacity of 4,253 TEU and was carrying containers between South Africa and China & Hong Kong when she reportedly suffered a fire 25th May 2020. It is also reported that the Vessel suffered propulsion issues resulting in loss of containers overboard.
The extent of damage to Vessel and cargo is not yet known however if W.E. Cox Claims Group can be of any assistance in arranging surveys, adjusting potential losses, or undertaking recovery action please do not hesitate to contact us.
As appropriate, please contact:
United Kingdom – Paul Friett cargoclaims@w-e-cox.co.uk
Europe – John Jackson – surveys@cwhji.com
Hong Kong – Wendy Lee wendy@ceemis.com.hk
Singapore – Paul Sansom psansom@w-e-cox.com.sg
USA – Charles Droll cdroll@w-e-cox.com
Australia – Niall Orr – norr@w-e-cox.com.au
