The following is a statement based on the remarks made by Honourable Rohitha Abeygunawardena, Minister of Ports and Shipping at the press conference held yesterday in […]
X-Press Pearl Fire: Views on national misfortunes should be in good faith – Minister
X-Press Pearl Fire: For the first time in decades, Port operations halt due to adverse weather for 39 hours – Chairman SLPA
The following is a statement based on remarks made by General Daya Ratnayake – Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority at the press conference held […]
X-Press Pearl Fire: Fragile freights and dangerous cargo – nature of the shipping industry – VC SLPA
The following is a statement based on remarks made by Dr. Prasantha Jayamanna, Vice Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority at the press conference held […]
X-Press Pearl Fire: Harbour Master sets the record straight
The following is a statement based on remarks made by Captain Nirmal de Silva, Harbor Master of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority at the press conference […]
X-Press Pearl Fire: Compensation sought – legal proceedings initiated – DG MSS
The following is a statement based on remarks made by Mr Ajith Seneviratne, Director General of Merchant Shipping Secretariat at the press conference held yesterday in […]
Fire on X-Press Pearl: Vessel’s aft sits on seabed
No sign of oil spill from the vessel detected so far A joint operation in coordinating with local authorities and the Indian Coast Guard to mitigate […]
Fire on X-Press Pearl: Operation aborted for safety reasons
THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY Salvors today early morning have established a connection to tow the vessel into the deep sea. Although the salvors have tried […]
Fire on X Press Pearl: Salvors embark on Vassal
THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY Salvors have finally embarked on MV X-Press Pearl after dousing the fire. Assessments are being carried out. However, salvos observed that […]
Fire on X-Press Pearl: Vessel’s hull remains structurally intact
No oil or chemical spill observed till now Salvors are exploring the possibility of boarding the ship and making a tow connection THIS IS A DEVELOPING […]
Fire on X-Press Pearl: Blaze contained considerably
THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY Firefighting efforts of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority and other local agencies in coordination with Indian Coast Guard Ships to extinguish […]