24-05-2025
Amman Chamber of Commerce follows up on the ASL BAUHINIA ship fire and appoints an international law firm
Khaberni -The Amman Chamber of Commerce confirmed on Saturday that it has paid great attention to the ASL BAUHINIA ship fire incident since its occurrence, and has been keen on monitoring its effects on Jordanian traders and safeguarding their rights.
The Vice President of the Chamber, Nabil Al-Khatib, said in a statement that the Chamber began a precise and direct follow-up of the case details and was keen on tracking the ship's route and determining the port it docked at, aiming to gather accurate and comprehensive information about the incident.
Al-Khatib added that the Chamber held a series of meetings with the affected traders and responded quickly to the incident's repercussions, indicating that the Chamber formed a joint committee with the victims to follow up on this file from all aspects, ensuring the correct legal course that guarantees the recovery of the affected traders' rights.
He explained that the Chamber chose an international law firm to handle the legal aspects of the case, in cooperation with international law offices specialized in maritime affairs, noting that the Chamber coordinated a meeting between the affected traders and representatives of the law firm to discuss a clear roadmap for litigation procedures, power of attorney mechanisms, and the legal steps to be followed.
Al-Khatib pointed out that the affected traders also formally appointed the international law firm after being briefed in detail by representatives of the firm about the nature of the lawsuit, its procedures, and the expected legal outcomes, emphasizing that the Chamber places the fair cases of traders at the core of its priorities, and is committed to following them with full responsibility and seriousness, stemming from its national and institutional role in supporting the commercial sector and protecting the interests of its members.
The international law firm clarified during the meeting that the office will manage the litigation file before the specialized international judicial authorities, according to a comprehensive legal strategy that considers the nature of maritime cases and their complexities, confirming that the office has extensive experience in such cases, and a wide network of partnerships with maritime law offices around the world.
They indicated that they will commence work immediately upon completing the official power of attorney procedures, affirming their commitment to providing periodic reports on the progress of the case, and ensuring the highest levels of transparency in the legal proceedings.
The ship was en route from the United Arab Emirates to Aqaba last January when a fire broke out on its deck, carrying containers owned by several international shipping lines.
