We have received information that the above vessel, a 2012 built 32,987 gt Singapore registered bulk carrier carrying cargo, we believe rice, from Thailand to West Africa has recently run aground off Duala, Cameroon.

The vessel departed Koh Sichang on 12th December 2014 and briefly stopped at Singapore on 16th December before proceeding to West Africa.

The full extent of damage to vessel and cargo is not known at present and a further assessment is currently being carried out prior to commencement of a salvage operation.

If you have insured cargo on board this vessel W.E. Cox Claims Group will be pleased to be of assistance in providing security, if required, arranging surveys, adjusting potential losses and/or undertaking recovery. Please do not hesitate to contact us.