We have received reports that the " GLOBAL URANUS ", a 2010 built Chemical Tanker flying the Panamanian flag, has grounded off Bitung, Indonesia. The grounding occurred on the 5th February and the vessel still remains aground.
It appears that is carrying a cargo loaded in China and was bound for Indonesia.
The vessel requires professional assistance from salvors and a salvage plan is being formulated.
It is also possible that General Average will be declared.
So far as any recovery is concerned, we have identified the vessel's P&I Club.
If your own guarantees are not acceptable to salvors we can also assist you in arranging salvage security to secure any salvage claims, with a bail fee from 0.5% of the guarantee amount.
If you would like assistance in dealing with any claims for salvage, potential GA claims and recovery of your losses, please do contact us.
Details
Casualty date: 5th February 2017
Casualty type: Grounding
Vessel type: Chemical tanker
Year built: 2010
GRT: 7745
Voyage to/from: China/Indonesia
Cargo: Liquid cargo
Vessel IMO number: 9426611
Casualty Notice: "GLOBAL URANUS"
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