New Casualty - STAR BUENO - Grounding
Incident Date: 26th October 2025
Vessel: STAR BUENO
IMO No.: 9507544
Type: Bulk Carrier
Incident: Grounding
W.E. Cox have learned of an incident involving the STAR BUENO, a Liberian Flag, 93,186GT, 291.97m, bulk carrier vessel, which ran aground on 26th October 2025 after its anchor dragged off Dung Quat, Vietnam whilst laden with 174,790 tons of iron ore and enroute from Saldanha Bay, South Africa.
We understand that the STAR BUENO was exposed to severe weather conditions. Local authorities utilised tugboats and managed to refloat the STAR BUENO, which is now at safe anchorage.
It is understood that there was water ingress in cargo hold nos. 1, 5 and 7 of the STAR BUENO – the water has since been pumped out. Given the exposure to strong monsoon winds and waves, full rescue plans are currently being discussed with the involvement of all relevant parties and authorities.
The STAR BUENO is owned by Starr Regg VI LLC and is managed by Starbulk S.A. She trades in Asia, South Africa and Australia.
As a result of this recent casualty, cargo deliveries will likely be delayed, with significant cargo loss and damage. The situation may also give rise to Salvage and/or General Average that will require Cargo interests to provide Salvage and/or General Average Security prior to cargo being released at destination.
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 securities, arranging surveys, adjusting any 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
France – Marie-Laure Mirrione MarieLaureMirrione@w-e-cox.eu
Europe – John Jackson Johnjackson@cwhji.com
Hong Kong – Twinnie Lai twinnie@ceemis.com.hk
Singapore – Paul Sansom psansom@w-e-cox.com.sg
USA – Joshua Gayer jgayer@w-e-cox.com
Australia – Niall Orr norr@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.
