By Ifham NizamAir samples had revealed that air pollution level is high due to the fumes from the fire aboard the MV X-Press Pearl in the seas off the Colombo Harbour, a senior marine scientist said. Dr. Kumara said that air and water samples were being collected regularly to monitor pollution levels. Discussions were underway with the foreign experts, insurance agents and the local agent of the ship ‘X-PRESS PEARL’, registered under the Singapore flag, Dr. Kumara said, adding things were under control. The National Building Research Organisation has also launched an investigation on air pollution as a result of the fumes from the inferno aboard the MV X-Press Pearl in the seas off the Colombo Harbour. The distressed container ship has been manned by a crew of 25, who are Filipino, Chinese, Indian, and Russian nationals.

Source: The Nation May 25, 2021 00:00 UTC