Casualty Details
| Publish Date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Casualty Type | Hostilities |
| Vessel Type | General Cargo |
| IMO | 9571521 |
| GRT | 9524 |
| Year of Build | 2011 |
| Location | Gulf of Aden, Yemen |
| Cargo Details | 1,080 metric tonnes of general cargo, including vehicles, trailers, and containers |
Description
* We have received reports that general cargo ship MINERVAGRACHT (IMO: 9571521) was struck by a missile in a position approximately 128 nautical miles off the Gulf of Aden on 29 September 2025.
* The vessel sustained substantial damage and caught fire following the attack.
* The Authorities are reported to have evacuated the crew from the vessel.
* It is possible that General Average, Salvage and Recovery issues may arise as a result of this casualty.
* We therefore recommend that you contact us urgently if you are concerned with any cargo on board this vessel so that we can immediately start taking steps to protect your interests.
