New Casualty - KMTC SURUBAYA collision with GLENGYLE
Incident Date: 25th April 2024
Vessel: KMTC SURUBAYA c/w GLENGYLE
IMO No. 9821081 & 9727285
Type: Fully Cellular Containership & Bulk Carrier
Incident: Collision
We have learned of an incident involving the vessel KMTC SURABAYA, a Panama Flag, 2018 built fully cellular containership, which collided with the vessel GLENGYLE, a Hong Kong Flag, 2015 built bulk carrier on the Long Tau River, Vietnam.
KMTC SURABAYA, with a capacity of 2,806teu was en-route from Vietnam to Hong Kong. She has suffered considerable damage to the bow.
GLENGYLE, which was en-route to Saigon Port, Vietnam has considerable damage to her stern.
As a result of the collision both vessels are currently stuck together with professionals assessing the extent of damages, and planning to release the vessels whilst limiting pollution.
This collision will lead to delays in cargo delivery with potential cargo damages and the possibility of Securities having to be provided before sound cargo can be delivered.
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
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