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CEO of X-Press Feeders expresses “deep regrets”

04 Jun 2021

Shmuel Yoskovitz, the CEO of X-Press Feeders, the company which operated the ill-fated MV X-Press Pearl, has expressed apologies for the impact that the recent incident has caused. “I’d like to express my deep regrets and apologies to the Sri Lankan people for the harm this incident has caused to the livelihood and to the environment of Sri Lanka,” Yoskovitz stated in a recent interview with CNA.  He also stated that his company has enlisted environmental experts, such as the International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation, to monitor the situation. Meanwhile, X-Press Feeders has communicated to Sri Lankan authorities stating that they will agree to make an interim payment to the country for the damage caused to the marine environment. Director-general of Merchant Shipping Secretariat Ajith Seneviratne addressed the media yesterday (03) and highlighted that steps had been initiated with all the stakeholders including the insurance companies to secure compensation for the damage caused by the vessel.


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