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Sri Lanka: Trico Maritime arrests “X-Press Kohima”; seeks USD 622,000 claim over “X-Press Pearl” incident

Arrest, approved by the High Court of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Holden in Colombo on 3 February, was initiated by Trico Maritime (Pvt) Ltd on 29 October 2021, according to documents.

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The X-Press Kohima, a 21,538 dwt Tuvalu-flagged containership operated by X-Press Feeders, was arrested at Colombo port in Sri Lanka on Friday (4 February), learned Singapore bunkering publication Manifold Times.

The arrest, approved by the High Court of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Holden in Colombo on 3 February, was initiated by Trico Maritime (Pvt) Ltd on 29 October 2021, according to court documents obtained by the publication.

Trico Maritime (Pvt) Ltd is managed by parent company Trico Maritime International USA LLC which specialises in handling shipments of household goods from most ports in the USA to Sri Lanka.

It was claiming for damages totalling USD 622,137.50 suffered as a result of the loss of cargo when carried on board the X-Press Pearl from the Port of Hamad, Qatar to the Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka in May, 2021.

The Singapore-flagged X-Press Pearl caught fire on 20 May 2021 in the waters of Sri Lanka after departing from the Indian port of Hazira.

In July, X-Press Feeders, through the vessel owner’s P&I insurers, made an initial compensation of USD 3.6 million to the Sri Lankan government to help compensate those affected by the consequences of the fire and sinking of the vessel.

Related: X-Press Feeders makes initial compensation of US$3.6 million to Sri Lankan government
RelatedMPA: Operations underway to minimise environmental impact of ‘X-Press Pearl’
Related‘X-Press Pearl’ starts to sink off Sri Lanka’s coast, no more towing needed, says Navy
RelatedSri Lanka to sue Singapore-registered owners of “MV X-Press Pearl” for marine pollution
RelatedSingapore-flagged “X-Press Pearl” hull remains fully intact, no bunker spill detected

 

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Published: 10 February, 2022

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Singapore-based ONE celebrates maiden voyage of methanol-and-ammonia ready boxship

Following the successful deployment of “ONE Singapore” and its sister vessels, “ONE Solidarity” will be deployed on the Mediterranean Pacific South 2 (MS2) service.

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Singapore-based ONE celebrates maiden voyage of methanol-and-ammonia ready boxship

Singapore-based container shipping company Ocean Network Express (ONE) on Thursday (3 July) said it celebrated the maiden voyage of containership ONE Solidarity as the ship made its first-ever arrival in Shekou, China. 

“As one of our S-series methanol and ammonia ready container vessels, ONE Solidarity is another demonstration of ONE’s commitment to sustainable shipping,” the company said in a social media post. 

Following the successful deployment of ONE Singapore and its sister vessels, ONE Solidarity will be deployed on the Mediterranean Pacific South 2 (MS2) service. 

“Her deployment will boost our service capacity, ensuring faster, more reliable, and highly efficient shipping offerings across key global trade lanes,” the company added.

 

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Published: 3 July, 2026

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“Lucia Cosulich” enters final preparation ahead of bunkering operations

Following delivery of the ship in China, it will now enter the final preparation phase ahead of its next operational steps, strengthening Fratelli Cosulich’s ability to provide reliable bunkering solutions.

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“Lucia Cosulich” enters final preparation ahead of bunkering operations

Fratelli Cosulich Marine Energy on Thursday (2 July) celebrated the delivery of Lucia Cosulich at Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipyard in China.

The vessel is the second of four sister methanol-ready IMO II bunker tankers developed within the Group’s fleet expansion programme and follows the launching ceremony held on 2 May 2026.

Designed to support the Group’s bunkering operations and future fuel requirements, Lucia Cosulich is part of the new generation of vessels developed by Fratelli Cosulich Marine Energy to combine operational reliability, safety and fuel flexibility.

Lucia Cosulich will now enter the final preparation phase ahead of its next operational steps, further strengthening the Group’s ability to provide reliable bunkering solutions.

“We wish Lucia Cosulich and her crew fair winds on the next stage of her journey,” the company said. 

Related: Fratelli Cosulich launches second methanol-ready bunker tanker in China

 

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Published: 3 July, 2026

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Glencore backs FincoEnergies’ biofuel growth with majority stake acquisition

With Glencore’s support, FincoEnergies is well positioned to continue expanding its offerings in biofuels across multiple transport segments and to increase its presence in new geographies.

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Dutch biofuel supplier FincoEnergies on Thursday (2 July) announced the completion of global commodities trader Glencore’s acquisition of a majority stake in the company, forming a partnership with Coloured Finches.

FincoEnergies said its fuel distribution and logistics infrastructure, customer relationships and expertise in downstream fuel transportation will be complemented by Glencore’s global scale, sourcing capabilities and experience across the energy value chain.

With Glencore’s support, FincoEnergies added it is well positioned to continue expanding its offerings in biofuels and decarbonisation solutions across multiple transport segments and to increase its presence in new geographies.

Jan-Willem van der Velden, FincoEnergies CEO and Founder, said: “Today marks an exciting next step for FincoEnergies. Glencore already knows our business well, and this builds on years of collaboration, trust and shared ambition. With Glencore’s support and global reach behind us, we are in a strong position to continue growing our business and supporting our customers as demand for lower-carbon fuel solutions continues to evolve.”

Maxim Kolupaev, Head of Glencore Energy UK, said: “Glencore’s investment in FincoEnergies strengthens the presence of our business in Northwest Europe and creates a strong platform for future growth. We are looking forward to continuing to work closely with the FincoEnergies team and building on the successful relationship we have already developed together.”

Manifold Times previously reported FincoEnergies signing an agreement with Glencore for the acquisition of a majority shareholding in the FincoEnergies Group in a partnership with Coloured Finches.

Related: Glencore acquires majority stake in Dutch biofuel supplier FincoEnergies

 

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Published: 3 July, 2026

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