Distressed vessel MV X-Press Pearl has begun sinking due to a water leak, State Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said.
He said the salvage crew on board the fire engulfed vessel has informed that the ship has begun sinking in its current position.
Therefore, vessels have been prevented from entering through the Negombo lagoon for fishing activities.
The Sinking Vessel #XPressPearl is been towed away to deep waters by the salvage company with the support of the #Navy and other stakeholders involved. Images from just a few minutes ago. pic.twitter.com/NpvXXmUcVE
— Kanchana Wijesekera (@kanchana_wij) June 2, 2021