We have learned of an incident involving a collision between the vessels STADT DRESDEN and IBRAHIM SIMSEK, while proceeding in opposite directions in the Marmara Sea off Senkoy, Turkey.

STADT DRESDEN, IMO 9320049, is a Madeira flag, 2006 built, 27,971 gt fully cellular containership, en route from Rodaport Turkey to Evyap, Turkey.

IBRAHIM SIMSEK, IMO 7504653, is a Turkey flag, 1983 built, 4,045 gt general cargo ship, en route from Evyap to Aliaga, Turkey.

Both ships have sustained seemingly serious damages and were anchored near the collision site.

If W.E. Cox Claims Group can be of assistance in proving securities, if applicable, arranging surveys, adjusting potential losses or undertaking recovery 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 – 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.