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.

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.

We have learned that the vessel EVER FORWARD, a Hong Kong flag, 112,836gt, 2020 built, fully cellular containership has run aground off the coast of Gibson Island in Chesapeake Bay.

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.

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.

Further to our initial Casualty Advise in relation to the incident involving the Vessel MADRID BRIDGE, a Japanese flagged, 2018 built, 152,068gt fully cellular containership, we have now been advised that the 14,000teu vessel which serves the EC4 loop from Asia to the East Coast of the USA has lost at least 60 containers overboard with a further 80 containers confirmed as damaged on board.

We have learned of an incident involving the Vessel MADRID BRIDGE, a Japanese flagged, 2018 built, 152,068gt fully cellular containership.
The 14,000teu vessel which serves the EC4 loop from Asia to the East Coast of the USA reported being adrift between 2nd and 7th January 2022 with a loss of at least 30 containers overboard.

Further to our previous advices in relation to the loss of containers and fire on board the 2008 built, 40,030gt fully cellular containership ZIM KINGSTON it has been confirmed that Vessel is scheduled to arrive at Duke Point Terminal Nanaimo on Friday 10th December where damaged containers will be discharged.

A number of our London team gathered at the recent ICIC – “Madness – One Step Beyond” event. This was organised by the ICIC committee to  get as many people from our market together again due to the planned conference for June 2021 having to be cancelled.