Photos: Fire On Board MV X-PRESS PEARL At Anchorage Off Colombo Harbour
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On 20th May 2021, an on-deck container on board vessel “X-PRESS PEARL” (which is deployed in Straits Middle East SMX service), caught fire whilst at Colombo Anchorage.
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The vessel had taken all precautionary measures throughout the night. However, firefighting is still underway with assistance of tugs sent by local authorities.
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Together with local authorities, X-Press Feeders is actively working on various solutions to put out the fire/smoke on board the vessel, whilst maintaining the safety of our crew.
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We are closely monitoring the situation and will duly inform affected customers of any developments.
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In the meantime, we are also looking into alternative options to ensure minimal disruption to our SMX service.
Reference: x-pressfeeders.com
Source: Maritime Shipping News