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Casualty Details
| Publish Date | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Casualty Type | Contact |
| Vessel Type | Bulk (VT-BBU) |
| IMO | 9477426 |
| GRT | 51,130 |
| Year of Build | 2011 |
| Location | Off the coast of Gujarat, India |
| Cargo Details | Approximately 85,968 metric tonnes of coal |
Report
18th September 2026
********** LOF SALVAGE SECURITY REQUIRED **********
* We are now advised that professional salvors have been engaged by the Owners of the KMAX EMPEROR under the terms of a Lloyd's Open Form (LOF).
* Salvage security will therefore need to be provided by a party acceptable to either the Salvors or the Council of Lloyd's on behalf of all cargo interests on board. Security provided by WKW is acceptable to the Council of Lloyd's, and we will therefore be able to assist our clients in providing the necessary security.
* It remains to be seen whether General Average will also be declared. If so, separate General Average securities will also be required from cargo interests.
* The extent of any damage to cargo on board has not yet been confirmed, with the immediate priority being to stabilise the vessel. It is reported that the vessel has sustained significant damage to her port-side hull and is sitting noticeably low in the water.
* We recommend that you contact us urgently if you have an interest in any cargo on board this vessel so that we can immediately begin taking steps to protect your interests and facilitate the provision of any required security.
15th September 2026
********** FIRST ADVICE **********
* We have received reports that Bulk carrier KMAX EMPEROR (IMO: 9477426) came into contact with the bow of bulk carrier TRUE MARINER (IMO: 9599822) whilst at anchor off the coast of Gujarat, India on 11 September 2026.
* It is reported that the anchor chains of both vessels became entangled as a consequence of the collision and the KMAX EMPEROR sustained a breach to its port-quarter/stern area and subsequently experienced an ingress of water.
* Reportedly, as a consequence of the water ingress, the vessel developed a list to port and began to sink, initially dragging TRUE MARINER due to the entangled anchor chains. The crew of TRUE MARINER successfully released their anchor chain, manoeuvred clear and assisted in the rescue operation.
* We understand that the local port authority, coast guard and port tugs attended the scene to assist the vessels and support the emergency response operations.
* It is therefore possible that General Average, Salvage and Recovery issues may arise as a result of this incident.
* We therefore recommend that you contact us if you are concerned with any cargo on board the vessel at the time of the incident so that we can immediately start taking steps to protect your interests.
