GROTON

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12 August 2024

* Further to our initial report concerning the missile strike on container ship, GROTON, owners of the vessel have now declared General Average as a consequence of the costs incurred as a result of the missile strike.

* Accordingly, General Average security will be required from all cargo interests prior to the delivery of their cargo, and we are likely to be able to assist in that regard.

* We are already instructed by particular cargo insurers and we may therefore be able to offer certain economies of scale in respect of any third party costs which may need to be incurred in handling this case.

* We therefore recommend that you contact us urgently if you are concerned with any cargo on board this vessel so that we may immediately start taking steps to protect your interests.

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* We have received reports that container ship GROTON (IMO: 9246310) was struck by a missile said to be launched by Houthi rebels in a position approximately 125 nautical miles east of Aden, Yemen on 03 August 2024.

* It is reported a fire was ignited in the cargo holds and on deck as a consequence of the missile strike. The fire is reported to have been brought under control by the crew and later extinguished.

* The vessel consequently diverted to Djibouti for inspection, and possibly, repairs.

* We are already instructed for certain cargo onboard the vessel and we may be able to offer certain economies of scale in respect of any third party costs which may need to be incurred in handling this case.

* It is possible that General Average and 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.