A huge petroleum vessel (VLCC) ship which is bring 2,70,000 tonnes of oil freight originating from Mina Al Ahmadi in Kuwait, ignited off the eastern shore of Sri Lanka.
The ship– MT New Diamond, which was constructed in 2000 with 300,000-dwt ability, was heading to the port of Paradip in India where the Indian Oil Corporation runs a 300,000 barrel-per-day refinery. The vessel has actually been hired by Indian Oil Corp (IOC).
To aid in fire combating and also rescue activities, the Indian Coast Guard and also Sri Lankan Navy are performing a joint procedure.
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Srilankan Navy has actually released 2 navy ships and also an airplane to the mishap website to assist in the rescue initiative.
“The Sri Lanka air force has scrambled an observation aircraft and the navy has sent in two ships to help with rescue efforts,” navy rep Commander Rajapaksa informed Reuters.
Sri Lanka’s Marine Protection Authority are taking proper actions for avoidance of feasible oil spill from the vessel.
Reference: financialpost.com
