New Casualty - SM JEJU LNG1 - Collision
Incident Date: 17th February 2024
Vessel: SM JEJU LNG1
IMO No. 9830745
Type: Liquefied Natural Gas Carrier
Incident: Collision
We have learned of an incident involving the vessel SM JEJU LNG1, a Panama flag, 9370 gt, 2019 Liquefied Natural Gas Carrier which reportedly came in contact with a cargo vessel six kilometres southwest of Yeodo Island, off the coast of South Korea. The starboard side of SM Jeju LNG1 was severely damaged and a gas leak occurred. All the crew and personnel on board both the vessels are reported to have been rescued safely. The Wando Coast Guard is said to have sent rescue vessels, teams and helicopters to the scene and remained on site in an effort to prevent any oil spills or further damage.
The Liquefied Natural Gas Carrier is operated by Korea Gas Corp and had previously called at Anjeong and Okpo in South Korea. As a result of this incident it is highly likely that there will be delays to cargo delivery and cargo owners might be required to provide securities before delivery of cargo.
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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