No danger from oil spills to Sri Lanka from blazing oil tanker MT New Diamond - SL Navy

Sri Lanka Navy stated that there is no danger from oil spills to Sri Lanka from the blazing oil tanker "MT New Daimond" which caught fire 38 nautical miles off Sangamankanda Point east of Sri Lanka, on August 3.

 

Two tugs “Rawana” and “Wasamba” of Hambantota International Port Group and the ALP “Winger” tug are making arrangements to tow the ill-fated oil tanker away from the shore towards deep sea.

 

Sri Lanka Navy Ships Sayura, Sindurala and Ranarisi with 02 Fast Attack Craft continue to conduct disaster relief operations with a view to manage the chaotic situation.

 

Furthermore,  a Sri Lanka Coast Guard Ship and a Fast Attack Craft bringing fire extinguishing chemicals needed to  quash the blazes have reached the scene of action.