We have learned of an incident involving the vessel HON CHUN, a Hong Kong flag, 1989 built, 9,965gt fully cellular containership, operating between Taiwan, Hong Kong and mainland China, possibly carrying transhipment cargo from / for other ports of origin / destination.

The vessel was reported to have run aground as a result of Typhoon Hato. The nature and scope of salvage services have yet to be determined, and whether security is ultimately required or General Average may be declared is unknown.

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 GA / Salvage securities, 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

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 – Robert Hammersley rhammersley@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.