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Norgas Cathinka detention costs IM Skaugen $6.7mNorgas Cathinka detention costs IM Skaugen $6.7m

The detention of the Norgas Cathinka following a collision in Indonesia Septmeber 2012 cost owners IM Skaugen $6.7m.

Marcus Hand, Editor

February 18, 2014

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The Norgas Cathinka collided with a 40-year ferry Bahuga Jaya on 26 September 2012 in Indonesia resulting in the loss of seven passengers and one crew member. The vessel and its crew were held for seven months before being released in April 2013.

“The ship and its crew were finally released after sitting in a ‘hostage’ like situation for more than seven months,” IM Skaugen said in its full year results announcement.

The company said the incident resulted in a $6.7m shortfall in EBITDA including loss of revenues, costs incurred, legal expenses to free the ship and its crew.

As a group IM Skaugen a profit of $18.4m in 2013, compared to a loss of $15.9m in 2012. However, the Norgas portion of its business saw EBITDA fall to $8.4m in 2013 compared to $24.1m a year earlier.

About the Author

Marcus Hand

Editor

Marcus Hand is the editor of Seatrade Maritime News and a dedicated maritime journalist with over two decades of experience covering the shipping industry in Asia.

Marcus is also an experienced industry commentator and has chaired many conferences and round tables. Before joining Seatrade at the beginning of 2010, Marcus worked for the shipping industry journal Lloyd's List for a decade and before that the Singapore Business Times covering shipping and aviation.

In November 2022, Marcus was announced as a member of the Board of Advisors to the Singapore Journal of Maritime Talent and Technology (SJMTT) to help bring together thought leadership around the key areas of talent and technology.

Marcus is the founder of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast that delivers commentary, opinions and conversations on shipping's most important topics.

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