On 9 August 2024, a fire occurred near the bow of the YM Mobility at the Port of Ningbo. In response, Yang Ming declared General Average on 18 August 2024, to protect the common interests of the vessel, cargo owners, and all parties involved.
The port authorities and local fire services at the Port of Ningbo responded promptly, taking immediate action and providing professional guidance. As of the date of this statement, the situation has been fully contained. The exact cause of the incident is currently under investigation by third-party experts.
Yang Ming has declared General Average for this incident and has appointed Richards Hogg Lindley as the adjuster to manage the related matters by the York Antwerp Rules.
In consideration of the safety of the vessel and the surrounding environment, Yang Ming has arranged for the unloading and transhipment of the cargo onboard, with approval from the port authorities. The schedule for the delivery and release of the cargo will be determined based on notifications from the adjuster.
For inquiries, the adjuster can be contacted at YMM-casualty@rhl-ct.com, and Yang Ming’s sales representatives will provide ongoing updates to the affected customers.
