Tag: Srilanka
Colombo Transhipment Traffic Could Shift To India
The disruption in Sri Lanka’s Colombo Port is proving a double-edged sword for an Indian container trade already navigating Covid-induced supply chain dysfunction, reports...
[Watch] Chemical-filled Ship Threatens Marine Life & Beaches
A sinking cargo ship filled with tonnes of chemicals and plastics is threatening marine life off the coast of Sri Lanka, reports BBC.
Efforts to...
Seafood Safety in Sri Lanka Questioned After X-Press Pearl Tragedy
While many worry about the possible contamination of fish due to X-Press Pearl ship accident, according to researchers, some fish species already have chemicals...
Boxship Adrift After Engine Room Fire
Container ship reportedly suffered fire in engine room in Indian ocean, at around 1930 UTC Jun 24, reports Maritime bulletin.
What happened?
The container ship, MSC...
Monsoon Hinders Wreck Removal of Sunken Ship
The removal of the X-Press Pearl’s wreck from the seabed off Colombo, Sri Lanka, will start once the South Westerly Monsoon season ends, reports...
Cargo Ship Sinks Taking Down ‘Secrets’
The sinking of X-Press Pearl has not only caused environmental hazards but also raised security concerns, said people aware of the matter.
It...