We have learned of an incident involving the vessel GUO YU JIU HAO (aka GUOYU NO.9), a PRC flag, 2005 built, 5,300gt bulk carrier, operating between Chinese ports.

The vessel was reported to have run aground at Ma’anshan and remains stranded, listing to port side with water ingress through a breach in the hull. Local Maritime Safety Agency are arranging salvage operations, the nature and scope of which have yet to be determined, although we are advised that cargo is being transhipped onto another bulk carrier, namely WAN HUO SHAN 69.

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.