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claim against the London P&I Club over sinking of the 'X Press Pearl' must be heard in London
A judge has ruled that a claim against the London P&I Club over the sinking of the 'X Press Pearl' off the coast of Sri Lanka must be heard in the UK. The protection and indemnity club successfully argued that the case brought by cargo interests in Sri Lanka should be halted and arbitration brought to London. The judgment followed the trial of this action, which was held on April 12. Approved Judgement: https://jusmundi.com/en/document/pdf/decision/en-the-london-steam-ship-owners-mutual-insurance-association-ltd-v-trico-maritime-l-d-p-thisari-senanayake-s-d-k-prasanna-t-m-j-n-m-tennakoon-and-t-n-aluthwaththa-judgment-of-the-high-court-of-justice-of-england-and-wales-2024-ewhc-884-tuesday-23rd-april-2024
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.
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