X-PRESS PEARL
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Forward section left Sri Lankan waters
On Jan 10 the forward section of the 'X Press Pearl' has left Sri Lankan waters aboard the heavy load carrier 'GPO Amethyst' (IMO: 9760433), en route to a certified decommissioning facility in Indonesia for dismantling, recycling, and disposal. The Shanghai Salvage Company (SSC) completed the raising of the forward section with the lifting barges 'Zhong Sheng 166' and 'Han Hang Da Jian' on Dec 22, 2023, and positioned the wreckage on the deck of the 'GPO Amethyst' on Dec 24. The SSC then undertook lightning works to ensure the stability of the load for transport and applied for approval for the 'GPO Amethyst' with the wreck section to depart Sri Lanka. Once the authorities had given clearance, the 'GPO Amethyst' left Sri Lankan waters. Photo: https://www.schuttevaer.nl/nieuws/actueel/2024/01/25/chinezen-bergen-voorschip-uitgebrande-x-press-pearl/
Attorney General's Department will file objections before British High Court of Admiralty
The Attorney General's Department will file objections before the British High Court of Admiralty on Jan 29, 2024, against the restrictions imposed on compensation for the damage caused by the fire and sinking of the 'X-Press Pearl'. The court had earlier limited the compensation that could be obtained from the company that owns the vessel to 19.5 million Sterling Pounds. As a result, there were limitations to recover sufficient compensation for the damage caused by the sinking of the vessel. A detailed statement is scheduled to be submitted to the Court on Jan 27 in relation to the lawsuit brought before the Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC) to recover compensation from the shipping company. The evidence in the case will be heard thereafter. The Attorney General's Department added that the Harbor Master will be presented as the first witness.
Salvage of foreship continued
The operation to lioft the foreship of the 'X-Press Pearl' has resumed with the passing of the southwest monsoon season. The Shanghai Salvage Companies' onsite team, with the tandem lifting barges 'Zhong Sheng 166' and 'Han Hang Da Jian' have started preparations for the lifting and removal of the wreckage after successfully removing the aft section in January. The Semi-sub HL vessel 'GPO Amethyst' will join the established salvage team onsite in the coming weeks ahead of the eventual wreck lift to transport the final section to a certified decommissioning facility for dismantling, recycling, and disposal. The salvage teams will continue to be supported by a response tug on a 24-hour watch to deal with any pollutants released during the salvage process.
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