Casualty Details
| Publish Date | 13 Jun 2024 |
| Casualty Type | Act of War |
| Vessel Type | General Cargo |
| IMO | 9522075 |
| GRT | 7569 |
| Year of Build | 2024 |
| Location | Aden, Yemen |
| Cargo Details | Up to 15,236 cubic metres of wood |
Description
* We have received reports that the general cargo ship VERBENA (IMO: 9522075) was stuck by two missiles, allegedly launched by Houthi rebels, in a position approximately 127 nautical miles southeast of Aden, Yemen, on 13 June, 2024.
* It is reported that the attack ignited a fire on board and severely injured one crew member.
* It is possible that General Average / Salvage and associated Recovery issues may arise as a result of this incident.
* We therefore recommend that you contact us if you are concerned with any cargo on board this vessel so that we can immediately start taking steps to protect your interests.
