Casualty Details
| Publish Date | 09 Sep 2024 |
| Casualty Type | Collision |
| Vessel Type | General Cargo |
| IMO | 9214173 |
| GRT | 6382 |
| Year of Build | 2000 |
| Location | Persian Gulf |
| Cargo Details | Up to 12,310 cubic metres of bulk cargo and 401 TEUs of containerised cargo |
Description
* We have received reports that general cargo KNIDOS (IMO:9214173), was in a collision with bulk carrier NADEEN (IMO:9324710) in the Persian Gulf in a position west of Kish Island, Iran on 09 September 2024.
* Bulk carrier NADEEN is reported to have been drifting in ballast condition at the time of the collision.
* It is reported that KNIDOS sustained damage to the starboard stern quarter as a result of the collision and subsequently experienced an ingress of water to the engine room.
* Reportedly, the crew of KNIDOS have abandoned the vessel as a consequence of the collision.
* It is possible that General Average/Salvage and 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 these vessels so that we can immediately start taking steps to protect your interests.
