Dispute over Damages for Pollution Caused by the Sinking of M/V KENOS ATHENA Closed by Mediation

Updated:2014-03-20 Views:2418

        At the end of February 2014, the case of dispute over damages for pollution filed by Shanwei MSA against the owners and insurer of M/V Kenos Athena closed by mediation after six mediation meeting at the request of the both parities.

 

        The Korean vessel M/V Kenos Athena loaded with approximately 7,000 tons of sulfuric acid and 140 tons of bunker sank in the Shanwei waters of Guangdong Province in March2013. Subsequently Shanwei MSA brought action against the owners and insurer of M/V Kenos Athena, requesting the payment of over RMB 140,000,000, including clean-up and pollution control costs, wreck marking costs, emergency response and salvage expenses.