Dear Sir / Madam,

We request an URGENT quotation for emergency towage of a vessel to Paramaribo (Suriname) tht is closest port Where she is now ( 600 miles away ) and current situation are as follows:

1) Vessel details
- Vessel name: M/V LION 1
- MMSI No: 668129307
- Flag: SAO TOME PRINCIPE
- LOA / Beam / Draft: 49,15m/10.60m/4.20m
- GRT / 498
- Type Vsl : Fishing Supply-Boat

2) Current position & status (from vessel instruments / screenshot attached):
- Position (NMEA/WGS84): 11°25.6276' N 047°05.9310' W
- Decimal approx: 11.42713° N, -47.09885° W
- Time of fix: 2025-11-08 08:41 UTC
- COG / SOG: 318.3° / 1.7 kn
- Status: Due to Main engine failure / disabled / adriftting since Cape Verde
3) Required operation:
- Tow from current position to **Paramaribo** — desired delivery point: **Paramaribo Pilot Station / Anchorage / Berth** (please advise available options)
- Immediate standby and possible tow to safe port.

4) Requested quotation items (please provide itemised breakdown):
- Mobilisation (call-out) fee and earliest ETA of tug(s) on scene.
- Standby rate (per hour / per day) while on site.
- Towage rate (per hour or lump sum) to Paramaribo (include estimated transit time).
- Demobilisation fee.
- Any fuel surcharge, port/harbour dues, pilotage assistance, or agency fees (if applicable).
- Cost for additional services (guarding, lightering, transfer of crew, pumps, salvage services if required).
- Insurance / P&I / liability terms and required warranties or guarantees.
- Specification of tug(s) to be used (bollard pull, HP, freeboards, name).
- Crew & equipment on board (incl. towing arrangement and emergency gear).

5) Authorisation & payment:
- Requirements for Owner / P&I authorisation (POA format) and expected payment terms
(advance, SWIFT, letter of guarantee, escrow).
- Quote validity (hours/days).

6) Additional:
- Provide estimated earliest arrival of tug to scene and estimated tow duration.

We attach a showing the position. Please treat this request as URGENT and advise availability and provisional costs by return e-mail and also by WhatsApp to: **[Your mobile number with country code]**.

Contact for immediate coordination:
We look forward to your immediate reply.

Kind regards,
Zeus Maritime Co. Honduras
George Smith / G.Manager
Mobile: + 44 7459 735885
E-mail: zeusmaritime@protonmail.com