25 August, 2017
We have received reports that the "YANGTZE HARMONY ", a 2012 built bulk carrier flying the Marshall Islands flag, has been abandoned by the crew after the vessel became disabled after water ingress.
Professional salvage services will be required, if the ship and cargo can be saved.
It is also likely 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
Vessel: "YANGTZE HARMONY"
Casualty date: 20 August 2017
Casualty type: Adrift with water ingress in engine room
Vessel type: Bulk Carrier
Year built: 2012
GRT: 32987
Voyage to/from: China to Singapore
Cargo: Steel
Vessel IMO number: 9618355
For further information, please contact:
Jai Sharma, Partner, Clyde & Co
jai.sharma@clydeco.com
