16 June 2021 08:40 am Views - 99
By Kelum Bandara
The Norwegian Coastal Administration has offered remote assistance in responding to marine pollution caused by X-Press Pearl, Ambassador Trine Jøranli Eskedal said.
In response to a query by Daily Mirror, the Norwegian Ambassador said the Norwegian experts held a meeting with the Sri Lankan authorities. “Experts from the Norwegian Coastal Administration have offered remote assistance, and have held a meeting with relevant Sri Lankan counterparts. Norway is also exploring other avenues of possible support,” she said.
The container vessel that caught fire off the Colombo Port, triggered a marine environmental crisis for Sri Lanka. Fisheries activities have been barred in the area .