We have learned of an incident involving the vessel X-PRESS NILE, an Egypt flag, 2004 built, 6,434gt fully cellular containership, on a voyage from Port Said to Evyap, possibly carrying transhipment cargo to / from other global locations.

The vessel experienced engine failure at the southern entrance of Canakkale Strait at 0500 hours today. Tugs are in attendance and the vessel has been shifted to a safe location and anchored.

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 GA / Salvage securities, arranging surveys, adjusting 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

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 – Robert Hammersley rhammersley@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.