18-Nov-2022

X-Press Feeders, former operators of the container ship 'X-Press Pearl', can confirm that salvage works on the wreck have re-commenced after the end of the southwest monsoon season. The Shanghai Salvage Company has commenced wreck-cutting operations and has successfully removed the accommodation block. The focus now is on cutting the hull into two sections for lifting.

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The first tandem lifting barge, ZR122, is on-site, with preparations underway for the planned lifting and recovery of the wreck sections during the first quarter of 2023.

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Unfortunately, the travel ban for the Russian Captain, Vitaly Tyutkalo, remains in place despite many efforts to have him released for travel back to his family and homeland. He has now been away from family and friends for more than sixteen months, with the ongoing uncertainty exacting a heavy burden on him and his family.

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We continue to support the Master and his family and hope to see him released and repatriated as soon as possible.