Casualty Notices
New Casualty – CMA CGM RABELAIS 8 April 2022

We have learned that the vessel CMA CGM RABELAIS, a Malta flag, 72,884gt, 2010 built, fully cellular containership has suffered a fire amongst its deck cargo of containers 6th April 2022.

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Casualty Update – Ever Forward – GA Declared 5 April 2022

Further to our previous updates regarding the grounding of the EVER FORWARD, a Hong Kong flag, 112,836gt, 2020 built, fully cellular containership which ran aground off the coast of Gibson Island in Chesapeake Bay, we can advise that following Owners declaration of General Average, it has now been determined by Salvors that the Vessel will need to be lightered before further re-floating attempts can be undertaken.

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Casualty Update – Ever Forward – GA Declared 1 April 2022

Further to our previous advice regarding the grounding of the EVER FORWARD, a Hong Kong flag, 112,836gt, 2020 built, fully cellular containership which ran aground off the coast of Gibson Island in Chesapeake Bay, we can advise that following the failed re-floating attempts this week the Vessel Owners have declared General Average.

As a result of the General Average declaration GA securities will be required before cargo can be delivered.

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Casualty Update – Ever Forward – Grounding 30 March 2022

Further to our initial advice regarding the grounding of the EVER FORWARD, a Hong Kong flag, 112,836gt, 2020 built, fully cellular containership EVER FORWARD which ran aground off the coast of Gibson Island in Chesapeake Bay, we can advise that an initial attempt to free the vessel was undertaken 29th March 2022.

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Casualty Update – FELICITY ACE – Sunk with loss of all cargo 1 March 2022

Further to our initial Casualty Report we have learned that the vessel FELICITY ACE, a Panama flag, 60,118gt, 2005 built, vehicle carrier, which suffered a fire on board in the Atlantic Ocean 16th February 2022 has sunk at around 9am local time Tuesday 1st March with the loss of all cargo on board.

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New Casualty – Felicity Ace – Vehicle Carrier – Fire & Adrift 17 February 2022

We have learned of an incident involving the vessel FELICITY ACE, a Panama flag, 60,118gt, 2005 built, vehicle carrier, which suffered a fire on board in the Atlantic Ocean 16th February 2022.

The vessel was believed to be carrying up to 4,000 vehicles, including brand new Porsche and VW cars, when she caught fire whilst en-route from Germany to the USA.

The 22 crew have been safely rescued and the vessel is now drifting whilst vessel owners and professional Salvors try and save the vessel.

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Increase in limits of liability for air carriage under the Montreal Convention with effect 28th December 2024 23/12/2024
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