header logo
සිංහලதமிழ்
Vallibel FD
Selan Bank
Latest
Fire erupts in oil tanker off Sangaman Kanda coast
Sep 03, 202011:30 AM
Google NewsAdd on Google
Fire erupts in oil tanker off Sangaman Kanda coast
Mobitel inner 1278

A sudden fire has broken out in a crude oil tanker 38 nautical miles off the Sangaman Kanda coast, in Ampara, stated of the Sri Lanka Navy.

 

The fire has occurred in the engine room of the Panama-registered ship ‘MT New Diamond’, according to the Navy Media Spokesperson.

 

However, the fire has not spread to the area where the main oil storage tanks are situated.

 

Reportedly, the vessel is occupied by a crew of 23 individuals.

 

Sri Lanka Navy has sent 03 of its vessels in assistance, Navy Spokesperson Captain Indika de Silva told ‘Ada Derana’.

 

Meanwhile, measures will be taken to ensure that any possible oil leak from the tanker carrying 270,000 MT of crude oil will be prevented, stated the Marine Protection Authority.

 

Spokesperson of Sri Lanka Air Force stated that a beach-craft type aircraft has been deployed to assess the situation.

 

 

 

 

Disclaimer: All the comments will be moderated by the AD editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them (mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.

Comments

0
Comments are disabled

Note: Due to legal constraints, the Ada Derana Editorial team has taken a decision to disable comments on all articles concerning ongoing court procedures.

MostRead
Mobitel 1278
VideoStories
10,000 job opportunities for Sri Lankans in Thailand under new labour pact

10,000 job opportunities for Sri Lankans in Thailand under new labour pact

Will Govt. increase fuel prices? CPC incurs losses due to sale of diesel, says Chairman

Will Govt. increase fuel prices? CPC incurs losses due to sale of diesel, says Chairman

Rain returns, bringing relief to drought-hit areas; Heavy rainfall predicted in the coming days

Rain returns, bringing relief to drought-hit areas; Heavy rainfall predicted in the coming days

“Let’s act before dengue gets worse!” Dengue control week begins across 15 districts

“Let’s act before dengue gets worse!” Dengue control week begins across 15 districts

Sri Lanka rejects stock of cancer treatment vaccines due to missing printed labels

Sri Lanka rejects stock of cancer treatment vaccines due to missing printed labels

Americans mark 25 years anniversary since September 11 terrorist attacks

Americans mark 25 years anniversary since September 11 terrorist attacks

Suspect arrested over illegal USD 80 million overseas transfers remanded until September 17

Suspect arrested over illegal USD 80 million overseas transfers remanded until September 17

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh concludes official three-day visit to Sri Lanka

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh concludes official three-day visit to Sri Lanka

Supreme Court invalidates presidential pardon granted to Gnanasara Thero by ex-President Maithipala

Supreme Court invalidates presidential pardon granted to Gnanasara Thero by ex-President Maithipala

Brent crude surges past USD 100 a barrel as Middle East conflict escalates

Brent crude surges past USD 100 a barrel as Middle East conflict escalates

President meets Indian Defence Minister, Three new agreements exchanged

President meets Indian Defence Minister, Three new agreements exchanged

Over 154,000 people across Sri Lanka affected by prolonged dry weather condition

Over 154,000 people across Sri Lanka affected by prolonged dry weather condition

Key informant targeted after Rs. 5 billion 'Ice' seizure; Fake police jeep recovered

Key informant targeted after Rs. 5 billion 'Ice' seizure; Fake police jeep recovered

Thailand suspended visa-free entry for Sri Lankans over illegal activities, says FM Vijitha Herath

Thailand suspended visa-free entry for Sri Lankans over illegal activities, says FM Vijitha Herath

FUTA announces one-day strike tomorrow; 24 railway unions to strike on Sept. 17 & 18

FUTA announces one-day strike tomorrow; 24 railway unions to strike on Sept. 17 & 18

Lassana Flora