- Vessel transited the Panama Canal in when an uncontrollable fire broke out resulting in the crew abandoning ship
- AqM immediately notified H&M and P&I insurers who confirmed cover
- AqM negotiated with 3 different salvors with the lead company being mobilised to deal with the fire within 4 hours of first advice and Lloyds Open Form being signed the same day
- P&I insurers put up a USD2million guarantee to salvors the same day of the loss
- Additional technical salvage support was flown in and AqM local grounding resulted in local subcontractors being appointed ensuring prompt and efficient delivery of service was provided
- AqM mobilised two scrap buyers to inspect and make bids for the disposal of the wreck with an MOA being signed within 3 weeks of the loss
- Owners recovered insured value of the vessel, USD6million, and out of pocket expenses IN FULL as well as all claim liabilities.