The Marine Environmental Protection Authority (MEPA) says it has already sought compensation from the company that owns the ‘X-Press Pearl’ cargo ship for the economic damages caused by its fire. Chairperson of MEPA Attorney-at-Law Dharshani Lahadapura stated that the compensation was sought through the Attorney General. In addition to this, compensation for the environmental damage caused by the fire is also expected to be sought from the company, Lahadapura said. She said, “The first claim for compensation has already been made. Meanwhile, an expert committee is working on the environmental damages.

Source: The Nation June 06, 2021 07:18 UTC