Casualty Details
| Publish Date | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Casualty Type | Grounded |
| Vessel Type | Bulk |
| IMO | 9718909 |
| GRT | 36426 |
| Year of Build | 2014 |
| Location | Cape Fear River, USA |
| Cargo Details | Up to 78,702 cubic meters of bulk cargo. |
Description
* We have received reports that bulk carrier YANGZE 6 (IMO:9718909), ran aground whilst navigating the Cape Fear River shortly after departure from Wilmington, USA, on 16 July 2024.
* It is reported that the vessel was refloated with the assistance of four tugs and the vessel returned to Wilmington later the same day for inspection.
* It is possible that General Average/Salvage and associated recovery issues may arise as a result of this casualty.
* 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.
