EXAMPLE OF LETTER OF LIABILITY

Sample “letter of liability” – to be used by the Master when holding the opponent responsible in a collision case MV IVS HUNTER At the port : Date : To the Master and Owner of “ Name of opponent Vessel “ Dear sir, With the reference to the collision between your vessel “ Name of Opponent Vessel “ and the MV IVS HUNTER under my command, at time and date I herewith have to inform you that, on behalf of my Owners, I am holding you responsible for the damage sustained by my vessel as a result of the collision , as well as for any consequences arising there from If you have not already done so, I recommend that our Agents/Owners be contacted in order to arrange joint surveys of the damage sustained by our respective vessels My Agent are : Name and address My Owners are : Name and address Your faithfully, Capt PHAM BA QUANG The Master of MV IVS HUNTER Receipt acknowledge ……………………………… Master of “ Opponent vessel ”