CMA CGM RABELAIS

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8 April 2022

* Further to our previous report concerning the fire on board container ship, CMA CGM RABELAIS, the vessel's managers now report that the fire started a container stowed on deck on 6 April 2022.

* The fire is reported to have been swiftly brought under control by the crew, although the Master has ordered a fire-fighting tug to assist. The tug was expected to rendezvous with the vessel on 7 April.

* The vessel is reported still to be adrift, currently in a position north west of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

* Whilst we will continue to monitor events, on the basis of present information it seems unlikely that General Average will be declared in this instance. Nevertheless, recovery issues may still arise in respect of fire/heat/smoke/fire-fighting damage, or as a result of delays to temperature controlled or time sensitive goods.

* We will report further as more information becomes available.

------------------ORIGINAL-----------------

* We have received reports that container ship, CMA CGM RABELAIS experienced an explosion and fire in a position approximately 56 nautical miles north west of Sabang, Indonesia on 6 April 2022.

* The vessel is reported to be adrift since the incident.

* We are currently making further enquiries regarding the severity of this incident and will report again as further information becomes available.

* It is possible that General Average / Salvage / Recovery issues and associated recovery issues may arise as a result of this casualty.

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