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Fire aboard X-PRESS PEARL subsiding; says Navy & Beach Clean-up underway

Share: COLOMBO (News 1st);  The fire on MV X-PRESS PEARL, a container ship anchored 9.5 nautical miles northwest of the Port of Colombo, is subsiding, said the Sri Lanka Navy on Thursday (27). As of Thursday morning (27 th May 2021), heavy smoke and small flames were observed from the ship. In the meantime, the Navy in coordination with the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) launched a special operation to minimize the impact on the coast due to various debris, including containers wash ashore, after having fallen overboard the fire-damaged ship and to keep the public out of danger from getting in touch with possible chemical compounds contained in such items.

India deploys multiple assets to help Sri Lankan Navy douse flames on MV X-Press Pearl

Last Updated: India Deploys Multiple Assets To Help Sri Lankan Navy Douse Flames On MV X-Press Pearl India on May 25 responded to an emergency request by Sri Lanka Navy and deployed multiple assets to douse the fire on MV X Press Pearl off Colombo. IMAGE: TWITTER India on May 25 responded to an emergency request by Sri Lanka Navy and deployed multiple assets to douse the fire on MV X Press Pearl off Colombo. According to a press release, the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka informed that the nation dispatched Vessels Vaibhav, Vajra and Samudra Prehari by Indian Coast Guard and Tug Water Lilly by Director-General. Additionally Dornier aircraft for aerial reconnaissance has also been deployed. 

(PICTURES) Navy assists to douse fire onboard MV X-Press pearl

Share: COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Navy responding immediately to a distress call of fire erupted onboard a container ship ‘X-PRESS PEARL’ in the afternoon of 20th May 2021, promptly dispatched 02 Offshore Patrol Vessels, Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Sagara, Sindurala and a Fast Attack Craft to the scene of fire. Further 01Tug from the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) is engaged in firefighting efforts as of now. The container ship was in anchorage about 9.5 nautical miles northwest of Colombo harbour as the incident was reported. The vessel which is registered under the flag of Singapore has carried 1486 containers with 25 tons of Nitric Acid, several other chemicals and cosmetics from the port of Hazira, India on 15th May 2021.

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