We have learned of an incident involving the vessel NEW MYKONOS, a Panama flag, 1997 built, 81,152gt bulk carrier, which ran aground off Talgnaro, Madasgascar, laden with a cargo of coal, on a voyage from Richards Bay, South Africa to Visakhapatnam, India, on 28th February 2016.

The vessel remains aground as of today and professional Salvors, Smit Salvage have been engaged under terms of Lloyd’s Open Form.

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 Salvage securities acceptable to Lloyd’s Salvage Arbitration Branch, we would be pleased to hear from you.