We confirm that the container vessel “Ever Given” which grounded in the Suez Canal at about 0540 UTC on 23 March 2021 is insured by the UK Club for Protection and Indemnity (third party) liabilities.
The vessel was re-floated at about 1300 UTC on 29 March 2021. We congratulate the teams from the Suez Canal Authority and SMIT Salvage who coordinated the successful salvage operations.
We understand, from initial investigations, that the vessel grounded due to strong winds as it was transiting (with two canal pilots onboard) northbound through the canal en route to Rotterdam, Netherlands.
All crew are safe and accounted for and there have been no reports of pollution or cargo damage.
The UK Club has insured the owner of “Ever Given” for certain third party liabilities that might arise from an incident such as this – including, for example, damage caused to infrastructure or claims for obstruction. The vessel itself and its cargo will have been insured separately. While the UK Club is unable to comment on any confidential insurance or potential claim details, all valid claims will be considered by the vessel owner, the UK Club and its legal advisors in due course. The UK Club is continuing to work with all parties involved
