Sri Lanka recovers black box from sinking Singapore ship, aborts dive


In this file photo taken on June 2, 2021 the Singapore-registered container ship MV X-Press Pearl sinks after burning for almost two weeks outside Colombo's harbour. - AFP

COLOMBO, June 7, 2021 (AFP): A black box from a Singapore-registered container ship sinking off Sri Lanka was recovered but a dive Sunday to check for oil leaks had to be aborted, the navy said.

The Voyage Data Recorder, also known as a maritime "black box", was found intact and is expected to help investigators review procedures and instructions ahead of an accident.

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