X-Press Pearl cargo looks destroyed, hull in danger, crew in quarantine

Capt. John

Containership X-Press Pearl (IMO 9875343), which has been on fire off Colombo, Sri Lanka for a week, was by Thursday looking seriously damaged, with fire engulfing the vessel from front to back, listing, and few containers if any appearing salvageable. One crewmember tested positive for Covid-19, meaning that the other 24 crewmembers have had to…

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Author: Capt. John

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