Sabry further explained that five experts’ committees have been tasked with calculating the main claim which would cover the losses suffered by the country due to the disaster. Therefore, three experts will be arriving in the country by 15 July to advise on further steps. Steps are also being taken to seek help from international legal experts if needed, he added. Meanwhile, foreign media reports last week said a large oil spill is visible around the wrecked MV X-Press Pearl ship. He said that once compensation from the ship’s owners is received, fishing families would also be able to claim their losses.

Source: The Nation June 14, 2021 18:56 UTC