Casualty Details
| Publish Date | 11 Jan 2025 |
| Casualty Type | Sank |
| Vessel Type | General Cargo |
| IMO | 9216341 |
| GRT | 4963 |
| Year of Build | 1999 |
| Location | South China Sea |
| Cargo Details | 5,300 cubic metres of wood product |
Description
* We have received reports that general cargo DOLPHIN 18 (IMO: 9216341) sank in challenging weather conditions in a position approximately 274 nautical miles southwest of Vung Tau, Vietnam, on 11 January 2025.
* It is reported the crew successfully abandoned the vessel into lifeboats before the vessel sank and were later rescued by a nearby vessel.
* It is possible that 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.
