General Average - SOUTHERN PUMA collision with LOUISA BOLTEN
Incident Date: 1st November 2024
Vessel: SOUTHERN PUMA c/w LOUISA BOLTEN
IMO No. 9792008 & 9406049
Type: Product Tanker & Bulk Carrier
Incident: Collision & General Average
We have learned of an incident involving the vessel SOUTHERN PUMA, a Liberia Flag, 2016 built product tanker, which collided with the vessel LOUISA BOLTEN, a Marshall Islands Flag, 2009 built bulk carrier near the Straights of Gibraltar 1st November 2024.
SOUTHERN PUMA, which was en-route from Europe to Brazil, has suffered considerable damage on the starboard side including a hull breach below the waterline. It is reported that cargo has been lost as a result of the incident.
SOUTHERN PUMA has now been escorted to Algeciras where all cargo will be removed to enable repairs. Owners of the SOUTHERN PUMA have declared General Average and appointed RHL as GA Adjusters. Cargo Owners will be required to provide suitable GA Security prior to cargoes being released. W.E. Cox are instructed on behalf of a number of cargo interests and are assisting in investigating the circumstances, extent of loss and providing Guarantees.
LOUISA BOLTEN, which was en-route from the UK to Turkey has continued her voyage and will be assessed further in Turkey.
If you are aware of any involvement in this casualty and W E Cox Claims Group may be of assistance in any way, including provision of securities, arranging surveys, adjusting any 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
France – Marie-Laure Mirrione MarieLaureMirrione@w-e-cox.eu
Europe – John Jackson Johnjackson@cwhji.com
Hong Kong – Twinnie Lai twinnie@ceemis.com.hk
Singapore – Paul Sansom psansom@w-e-cox.com.sg
USA – Joshua Gayer jgayer@w-e-cox.com
Australia – Niall Orr norr@w-e-cox.com.au
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.
