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X-Press Pearl operator says master bailed following court hearing
The Russian master of the fire-stricken boxship X-Press Pearl was released on bail after appearing in court without charge, according to the vessel’s owner
Sri Lanka probes oil patch near X-Press Pearl
Ship operator X-Press Feeders said a ‘grey sheen’ has been observed emanating from the vessel. There is no confirmed fuel oil pollution yet
Suez Canal Authority says Ever Given’s master was responsible for speed before blockage
SCA rejects insurer’s claim that vessel whose grounding caused a six-day shutdown of the key waterway in March was under the charge of local pilots when it entered the southern channel
Evergreen vessel returns to Italy to repatriate master’s body
The master of Ital Libera died with a suspected coronavirus infection in April. Since then, no port in Asia has been willing to accept his body for return to Italy
Divers recover X-Press Pearl’s ‘black box’
Divers have recovered the VDR from the wreck of the X-Press Pearl as the authorities draw up plans to prevent any oil spillage from the fire-stricken containership
Declining revenues raise concern over viability of salvage industry
International Salvage Union members reported a total of $98m in revenue from just 52 wreck removal jobs last year, in contrast to a haul of $284m from 101 such services in 2019
Poor packing of dangerous goods implicated in X-Press Pearl fire
Regulations for the carriage of dangerous goods are well established. But even if they are declared, poorly packed containers can lead to disastrous consequences
Speed and control will be key to Ever Given dispute
Ever Given was travelling above the Suez Canal’s speed limit when it grounded. But weather conditions made higher speeds necessary for control, but also carried greater risk
Grounding incident raises questions over use of electronic charts
A study has been carried out by the UK and Danish maritime accident investigation units about the practical application and usability of the Electronic Chart Display and Information System
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