X-Press Feeders has criticized the Sri Lanka Supreme Court’s ruling for a $1 billion payment regarding the X-Press Pearl incident. The company claims the judgment unfairly blames them, highlighting failures by local authorities and a lack of timely action. They argue the ruling undermines international maritime law and sets a troubling precedent.
Farmers from Vangali village protested outside the Indian Maritime University, demanding jobs and compensation for land used to establish the university. They claim the university promised employment but hired outsiders instead. The farmers, frustrated with unaddressed concerns, have been cooking at the protest site for five days, vowing to escalate their actions.
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has ordered a $1 billion compensation for the X-Press Pearl disaster, deemed the worst marine environmental catastrophe in the nation’s history. The Singapore-flagged vessel sank in June 2021, releasing toxic substances into the Indian Ocean, killing marine life and severely disrupting local fisheries. The ruling holds ship owners accountable.
A legal battle between celebrity US lawyer Tony Buzbee and music mogul Jay-Z has intensified over compensation claims by two injured seafarers. Buzbee’s firm is accused of diverting money meant for basic living expenses into high-interest loans, leaving the seafarers with only a fraction of their settlements. Jay-Z has taken legal action against Buzbee.
The family of a victim who died in a fire on a petroleum tanker in East Bali is frustrated by the lack of compensation from the shipping company. Despite promises, no financial support has been received, leaving the family in limbo. Efforts to secure funds have been unsuccessful, leaving them without clarity on their claims.
