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‘Grey sheen’ appears from the wreck of X-Press Pearl with salvage unlikely until September

“X-Press Feeders has said a grey sheen has appeared from the wreck of the X-Press Pearl, raising the...

by Port Technology

Police search for ‘missing’ X-Press Pearl agent

“Following the arrest and subsequent release of the captain of the X-Press Pearl, Sri Lanka’s Attorn...

by The Loadstar

Sri Lankan police arrest X-Press Pearl Captain

“The Master of the X-Press Pearl has been arrested by the Sri Lankan police as clean-up operations from the sunken containership continue.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

Sri Lanka lodges $40m claim against X-Press Feeders

Sri Lankan authorities said that they will seek $40m in damages from the X-Press Pearl operator for the damages caused when the vessel caught fire and sank on the country’s coast. See the original story at Splash247. Source: Splash247 (JK)

by Splash247

X-Press Feeders to charter 7,000TEU newbuildings from Eastern Pacific

“Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has ordered four 7,000TEU container ships at China’s New Times Shipb...

by Container News

Black box recovered from fire-stricken ship sinking off Sri Lanka

“Experts have recovered the data recorder belonging to a fire-ravaged ship carrying chemicals that i...

by Aljazeera

X-Press Pearl owners insist there is no pollution as stricken vessel starts to sink

“The owner of the X-Press Pearl has insisted there is currently no sign of pollution as the vessel s...

by Port Technology

Sri Lanka President orders burnt container vessel X-Press Pearl to be towed to the deep sea

“Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has ordered the concerned authorities to tow the wrecked X-PRESS PEARL Container ship into the deep seas off the coast of Colombo. ” See the original story at MD Live. Source: MD Live (JK)

by MD Live

X-Press Pearl ‘a total loss’ and hits rock bottom, despite efforts to move it

“The smouldering wreck of the X-Press Pearl has settled onto the ocean floor after water flooded the engine room, according to the latest information from its owner’s spokesman.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Salvors struggling to attach tow to burnt-out X-Press Pearl

“Salvors are struggling to attach a tow to the burnt-out hull of the X-Press Pearl, and have concerns over the stability of the stricken vessel off Sri Lanka.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

X-Press Pearl captain and chief engineer detained in police probe into fire

“The captain of the X-Press Pearl, which has been burning off the coast of Colombo, Sri Lanka for ne...

by The Loadstar

X-Press Pearl loss will add to insurers’ container ship headaches

“The possible total constructive loss of the X-Press Pearl stands to be the latest in a line of container ship losses for the insurance industry.” See the original story at Hellenic Shipping News. Source: Hellenic Shipping News (JK)

by Hellenic Shipping News

Sri Lanka braces itself for major oil spill after S’pore-flagged ship catches fire off Colombo

“Sri Lanka is bracing itself for a major oil spill and possibly long-term pollution, despite efforts...

by Hellenic Shipping News

Hull of X-Press Pearl intact says shipowner

“The fire onboard the boxship X-Press Pearl off Sri Lanka has been reduced and salvors have confirmed the hull of the vessel is intact.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

Burning X-Press Pearl in danger of sinking, as lost boxes start to wash up

“Sri Lanka’s Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) has warned that the fire-stricken X-Pres...

by The Loadstar

One crew member of X-Press Pearl tests positive for Covid as efforts to douse the fire start to bear fruit

“One of the two injured crew members of the X-Press Pearl containership, which remains ablaze off Co...

by Offshore Energy

Crew evacuated and General Average declared as fire engulfs X-Press Pearl

“General Average has now been declared on the fire-stricken X-Press Pearl after the blaze aboard the ship worsened overnight due to strong winds and deteriorating weather conditions.” See the original story at The Loadstar. Source: The Loadstar (JK)

by The Loadstar

Containership battling fire for days in Sri Lanka

“Efforts to contain the fire on board MV X-Press Pearl containership, which broke out on May 20th wh...

by Offshore Energy

Container fire erupts onboard X-Press Feeders vessel in Colombo

“The Sri Lankan Navy went to the aid of the Singapore-registered containership to help put out the f...

by Seatrade Maritime News

Container fire erupts onboard X-Press Feeders vessel in Colombo

“A container fire has broken out onboard the X-Press Pearl while at anchorage in Colombo port on 20 May.” See the original story at Seatrade Maritime News. Source: Seatrade Maritime News (JK)

by Seatrade Maritime News

KMTC Line moves into East African market

“From 3 June, KMTC Line will begin purchasing slots on the Mombasa-Far East Express (MFX) service op...

by Container News

Sea Consortium orders four 7,000 teu boxships at SWS

“CSSC Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) has entered into a shipbuilding contract with Singapore...

by Seatrade Maritime News

Baltic Tern loses five containers in the North Sea

“The 1,600TEU boxship Baltic Tern has lost five containers at sea north of Ameland, The Netherlands,...

by Container News

Sea Consortium behind five boxship order

“Sea Consortium, the company behind X-Press Feeders has returned to Zhoushan Changhong Shipbuilding for more ships with brokers reporting three firm orders with two options.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

PIL upgrades to CPS vessel operator

“Pacific International Lines (PIL) has increased its role in the China Pakistan Service (CPS) from a...

by Container News

X-Press Feeders purchase adds to fleet growth

“Singapore-based X-Press Feeders, the largest common feeder operator, has purchased a 3,158TEU newbuilding, adding to its fleet expansion.” See the original story at Container News. Source: Container News (JK)

by Container News

Indian Coast Guard tackles boxship fire

The Indian Coast Guard spent the best part of 16 hours dousing a blaze from a containership, the lat...

by Splash247

Evergreen joins X-Press- Feeders South America service

“X-Press Feeders is expanding its ‘West Coast South America X-Press’ (WSX) service that currently co...

by Seatrade Maritime News

X-Press Feeders denies TransLiner speculation

X-Press Feeders, the world’s largest container feeder company, has denied the speculations published...

by Splash247

X-Press Feeders tipped to buy Singapore’s TransLiner

The battle for feeder supremacy has taken another turn with reigning champion X-Press Feeders lining...

by Splash 247

X-Press Feeders’ boxship pair opts for water lubricated propeller shaft

“Two of Singapore-based X-Press Feeders’ container vessels have made the move to a complete water lubricated propeller shaft, supplied by Thordon Bearings.” See the original story at Port Technology. Source: Port Technology (JK)

by Port Technology

ONE offering alternative Baltic and Scandinavia with Xpress feeders

“Container line Ocean Network Express (ONE) is offering alternative coverage with Xpress Feeders in...

by Seatrade Maritime News

X-Press Feeders appoint new CEO

Shmuel Yoskovitz is set to become the new CEO of the Singapore-based feeder containership operator X-Press Feeders. This is following an announcement made by the company. See the original story at Splash 247. Source: Splash 247 (JK)

by Splash 247

X-Press Feeders books six boxships at Zhoushan Changhong

Six 2,700 TEU containerships newbuilding orders were booked by feeder operator X-Press Feeders with Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard. To learn more, see the original story at Splash 24/7. Source: Splash 24/7 (JB)

by Splash 24/7

X-Press Feeders Abandons TransAtlantic Brand Name

**Singapore’s carrier X-Press Feeders will start operating under its own brand name the three servic...

by World Maritime News

Hyundai Merchant Marine Is to Expand Its FE – Middle East Service…Expected to Win Biggest Market Share

Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has announced today that the company is expected to have the largest m...

by CME