The vessel “ARCHIMIDIS”, having loaded
containers in various ports in China and then Korea destined for ports in
Panama, Savannah, Norfolk and NY, sailed from Pusan on 18th October
and was heading towards the Panama Canal when she suffered a main engine
failure.
Salvage services have been requested by the
vessel’s owners and are being provided by Five Oceans Salvage
under Lloyd’s Open Form. Five
Oceans, the Salvors, are responsible for the salvage of the vessel and
her containers/cargo on board. The vessel
is due to arrive at Balboa, Panama on/around 29th November, 2021
At this juncture, the cargo, insofar as we
know, is undamaged.
The Salvors
have appointed Marine Adjusting Solutions, Greece: -
MARINE ADJUSTING SOLUTIONS INC.
22, Laodikis Street, Glyfada, 166 74, Greece
Piraeus Office: 67, Akti Miaouli, Piraeus, 185
35, Greece
Tel: (+30) 210 452 5400
Email: info@fairseas-mas.com
Contacts: Anthony
Exadactylos anthony.exadactylos@fairseas-mas.com
Panagiotis
Bailas p.bailas@fairseas-mas.com
and in turn their associates in London
Blue Seas
Adjusters Ltd.
to
deal with the collection of Salvage security. Our details are as provided
below:
BLUE SEAS ADJUSTERS LTD.
Unit 1 Orangery Studios
Orangery Lane
LONDON SE9 1HN
Email: claims@blueseasadjusters.com
Tel: +44 (0)20 7481 3335
Contacts: Michele Haspineall/Daniel Gibbins claims@blueseasadjusters.com
In the first instance, please could all cargo
concerned contact Blue Seas Adjusters Ltd., to advise of their
involvement; please state Bill of Lading No./Container No. in all
correspondence.
The
salvage demand has been set at a level of 10% of container/cargo CIF Values.
Before releasing their maritime lien on any property salved, it
will be necessary for salvage security to be provided by containers/cargo
concerned in the form of: -
·
ISU1
salvage guarantee to be lodged with Blue Seas Adjusters in
London, for cargo insurers rated ‘A’ and above – subject to salvors’
approval :
claims@blueseasadjusters.com
·
Insured
guarantee to be lodged with the Council of Lloyd’s for
cargo insurers rated less than ‘A’ :
diane.bowles@lloyds.com
·
Alternatively,
a Salvage security cash deposit at a level of 10% of CIF/C&F values,
in lieu of the above and for uninsured cargo – please liaise with Blue
Seas Adjusters on this.
Please
click on the link ("Read More") below where you will find ARCHIMIDIS FAQ which we hope
provides answers to some of your questions. This document also outlines
the procedure for providing salvage security.
