Navy Ship Completes Safety Study Near Colombo Port

The survey was necessitated in the aftermath of Singapore-flagged cargo vessel MV X-Press Pearl catching fire and sinking in these water earlier in June.

 The Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka on Saturday said Indian naval ship, INS Sarvekshak, has surveyed 800 miles of the sea near the Colombo Port and a findings report has been sent to the Sri Lankan Ministry of Fisheries to resume safe navigation and commercial fishing. #INSSarvekshak hands over survey data to Sri Lankan authorities.Carried in coordination with #SriLankaNavy & National Aquatic Resources Research & Development Agency (NARA), the survey would facilitate ensuring safe navigation through Colombo port.https://t.co/gwmCk8SJ5ypic.twitter.com/dcU7iafKnN The survey was necessitated in the aftermath of Singapore-flagged cargo vessel MV X-Press Pearl catching fire and sinking in these water earlier in June. The study aimed to identify underwater debris which could pose a threat to mariners and fishermen. "Ship Sarvekshak surveying around #MVXPressPearl off #Colombo entered Colombo harbour, post completion of 800 miles of side scan #Sonar survey. The ship was welcomed by the Commander of Western Naval Area," the high commission wrote on Twitter.