The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) took successful measures to quell a chemical leak from a container on board MV Seaspan Lahore at the Port of […]
SLPA Successfully Reworks Leaked Chemical Container On Board
Fire on MSC Messina
THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY It was reported in the early hours today, 25 June 2021, that MSC Messina issued an MRCC notice as a distress […]
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 […]
Fire on X-Press Pearl: No oil spill detected
THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY Sustained firefighting operation by Sri Lanka Ports Authority and other local agencies in coordination with the Indian Coast Guard Ships continued […]
Indian CG Vajra called Port of Colombo
Indian Coast Guard ship Vajra called the Port of Colombo last night while assisting the ongoing firefighting efforts to contain the fire on X-Press Pearl. “ICG […]
Fire on X-Press Pearl continues
THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY The Sri Lanka Ports Authority in coordination with other institutes is continuing the efforts to contain the fire onboard the MV […]
Fire on X-Press Pearl: All crew on board evacuated
THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY All crew on board of the X-Press Pearl, feeder vassal, have evacuated as the fire spreads further this morning. However, tug […]
Fire on X-Press Pearl: Firefighting continues
THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) is continuing to extinguish the fire that broke out on the X-Press Pearl container ship […]
SLPA douses the fire on X-Press Pearl
THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY; CLICK HERE FOR UPDATE The Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardena, Minister of Ports and Shipping, arrived at the Port of Colombo this morning […]