Casualty Details
| Publish Date | 08 Aug 2025 |
| Casualty Type | Fire |
| Vessel Type | Tank |
| IMO | 9507506 |
| GRT | 4838 |
| Year of Build | 2008 |
| Location | South China Sea |
| Cargo Details | Approximately 3,872 metric tonnes of crude oil |
Description
* We have received reports that combined chemical and oil tanker GT UNITY (IMO: 9507506), experienced a fire in the engine room whilst approximately 213 nautical miles off Can Tho, Vietnam on 08 August 2025.
* It is reported that all crew members were later evacuated from the vessel by a good Samaritan vessel which had diverted from its voyage to assist the vessel.
* Other assistance is currently being overseen by the Vietnam Maritime Administration.
* It is likely 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 the cargo on board this vessel so that we can immediately start taking steps to protect your interests.
