MV Wakashio inquiry completed, sent to DPP

Police investigation into the wreck of MV Wakashio is complete and the file was submitted to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Defi Media reported.

Police have reportedly recommended prosecution against the ship’s Captain Sunil Kumar Nandeshwar and his deputy Subodha Janendra Tilakaratna under the Maritime Zone Act and the Merchant Shipping Act.

If found guilty, the face up to 5 years imprisonment and Rs30M fine.