YONG XING 56

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Name YONG XING 56
Date 23 February 2023
Year of Build 2008
Casualty type Ingress of Water
Vessel Type Bulk - VT BBU
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2 March 2023

* We have received reports that bulk carrier, YONG XING 56, whilst laden with a cargo of alumina, sank at the Tatar Strait Anchorage on 1 March 2023 after the hull was breached by ice floes.

* Recovery issues may therefore arise as a result of this incident.

* 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.

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* We have received reports that bulk carrier, YONG XING 56 sustained a breach of its hull whilst the vessel was located at Tatar Strait Anchorage, south of Vanino, Russia on 23 February 2023.

* It is reported that the vessel may have come into contact with general cargo ship, VIKTORIYA whilst the vessels were drifting with ice floes at the Anchorage.

* YONG XING 56 is reported to have sustained a breach of the starboard hull and suffered water ingress as a result. The crew were later evacuated from the vessel.

* There are currently no reports of damage to general cargo ship, VIKTORIYA.

* It is possible that General Average/Salvage 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.
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