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Vessel Grounding Due to Heavy Storms

Vessel Grounding Due to Heavy Storms
  • Vessel grounded in heavy storms in Colon, Panama
  • AqM immediately notified H&M and P&I insurers; cover was confirmed the same day and surveyors were at the scene within 36 hours
  • Owners preferred salvor was appointed under a Wreckhire Agreement with insurers putting up c.USD1 million guarantee to cover the salvage operation
  • AqM had various discussions behind the scenes with the Local Administration to ensure the necessary permissions were not inhibited
  • AqM’s local office participation resulted in local subcontractors being appointed ensuring prompt and efficient delivery of service
  • Claim negotiations with salvors resulted in the settlement of services of c.USD900,000 apportioned between H&M and P&I insurers Owners recovered out of pocket expenses in full.

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