X-Press Pearl Partially Sinks Off Colombo
The MV X-Press Pearl has partially sunk off the coast of Sri Lanka during an attempt to tow the vessel to deeper waters, the ship’s operator has confirmed.
3 June 2021 | gCaptain
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The MV X-Press Pearl has partially sunk off the coast of Sri Lanka during an attempt to tow the vessel to deeper waters, the ship’s operator has confirmed.
3 June 2021 | gCaptain
