Paul Russ Incident Update 2

Reference is made to our previous exchanges regarding to the grounding incident of MV. Paul Russ.
Pls note that Update (1) should be dated as September 11, 2014.
On September 11, 2014 at 2200 hours local time, MV. Paul Russ was refloated and she proceeded to berth safely at North Baker dock at the port of Saipan.

The Vessel Owners are currently assessing the overall condition and damage of the vessel. We are working with all related parties to get your cargoes released to you as soon as possible.
Paul Russ V.011E/W will not be able to complete her voyage but do take note that MELL Sudong V.037E is currently on schedule and is sailing on  her planned route currently.
MEL is still committed in providing our customers that regular fixed-day service that they are enjoying with MXE. We are working on a replacement vessel for Paul Russ.

All our rights remain fully reserved.

We will provide an update again when it is available.

For more information, please kindly contact your nearest MEL office

Paul Russ Incident Update 2 statement 140912