X-Press Feeders, operators of the burnt 2,743TEU container ship X-Press Pearl, through the vessel owner’s P&I insurers, have made an initial payment of US$3.6 million to the Sri Lankan government to help compensate those affected by the consequences of the fire and sinking of the vessel.
Discussions are ongoing on the payment of further claims and all legitimate claims will be considered, according to the latest update.
“We continue to contribute to the cleanup and pollution mitigation efforts,...