#SHIPFIRE #CONTAINERSHIP The distressed vessel MV X-Press Pearl was carrying 1,486 containers with nitric acid and other hazardous IMDG code chemicals and heading towards Sri Lanka port. The extreme fire, damage to the containers, and prevailing inclement weather have caused the vessel to tilt to starboard, resulting in the falling of containers overboard. Concerted joint efforts are in progress by two ICG ships and four tugs of Sri Lankan authorities to douse the fire. _____________________ Stay connected with us! ► Subscribe to Marine Insight: http://bit.ly/2GUF1eM ► Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marineinsight/ ► Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/marineinsight ► Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marine_insight/ ► DOWNLOAD eBOOKS FOR SEAFARERS: https://learn.marineinsight.com/