CLAIM NOTICE EXAMPLE

June 5, 2001 The Master MV " Name of opponent vessel" Subject: MV “IVS HUNTER” Collision with “ Name of opponent vessel” Dear sir, I wish to inform you that the MV “IVS HUNTER” collided with your vessel MV “name of opponent vessel” at state time and date in position state position due to your negligence and fault I therefore hold you fully responsible for all damage ,loss of earnings and expenses which may be incurred by my Owners, Manager and Charterer on account of the above incident We hereby reserve the right to take necessary steps against your vessel for the protection of the interests of all parties concerned with my vessel I also invite you to appoint a surveyor ,to ascertain the extent of damage suffered by my vessel, on your behalf Kindly acknowledge receipt of this notice by signing below Your faithfully Capt PHAM BA QUANG The Master Of MV " IVS HUNTER" ……………………………………… Master of “ name of opponent vessel “