News / X-Press Pearl 'a total loss' and hits rock bottom, despite efforts to move it

The smouldering wreck of the X-Press Pearl has settled onto the ocean floor after water flooded the engine room, according to the latest information from its owner’s spokesman.

Even though the aft of the vessel had settled on the seabed, the forward portion of the ship was still afloat and salvors had hoped to attach a tow line to move the ship away from the Sri Lankan coastline.

Experts believe the vessel will now be declared a total loss and, while this ...