Met DG Indian Coast Guard K Natarajan and appreciated him and #ICG for their timely, innovative & brilliant efforts in dousing the fire on oil tanker #MTNewDiamond off the coast of Sri Lanka,and also for their commitment in ensuring safe, secure and clean seas in our neighbourhood.
Fire doused, video just in from @IndianNavy helicopter conducting aerial reconnaissance near #MTNewDiamond
Nil flames observed during the night. Smoke greatly reduced. Joint meeting with Salvers M/s SMIT in progress to plan embarkation onboard 9 am September 20, for damage assessment. Boundary cooling continues. Additional resources en route: Indian Navy #MTNewDiamond
We got distress call on Sep 3. Our ships reached by 5 pm. Sri Lankan navy reached next day & assisted. Today the vessel's condition is reportedly stable. The entire cargo of crude is still intact which we hope to salvage: K Natarajan, DG, Indian Coast Guard, on #MTNewDiamond fire
ICG assisted connect tow of distressed to tug ALP Winger & vessel being towed to safe waters. ICG as national coordinating authority for Maritime SAR & Marine pollution response continues to monitor situation: Indian Coast Guard. #MTNewDiamond
ICG invoking SACEP & MoU provisions, ICG ship Abheek entering Trincomalee harbour today to hand over 1500kg of dry chemical powder to Sri Lankan authorities for fire-fighting #MTNewDiamond . Dornier aircraft launched from Chennai to Trincomalee with 700 kg DCP: Indian Coast Guard
What became of the 5 Mn USD which was offered as part of compensation for the #MTNewDiamond vessel? Appointing a Select Committee to investigate acts of embezzlement will only further delay answers - MP Vijitha Herath #SriLanka #Colombo #SLnews #Parliament #EconomicCrisisLK
Our heartfelt respect and gratitude to our Navy and Air Force who are fighting to extinguish the fire of MT Diamond Ship.
#MTNewDiamond #lka #srilanka #srilanka airfoce #srilanka navy #itsyourbank #amanabank
.Indian Coast Guard deploys three ships and one Dornier aircraft for firefighting assistance on #MTNewDiamond , Flag Panama, about 36 nautical miles from Sri Lankan coast; Total crew 23, rescued 19, one injured and one missing. Captain with one crew still onboard.
Daredevils work done by Indian Coast Guard & @IndianNavy on dousing the #MTNewDiamond fire off the Sri Lanka coast. Hopefully an ecological disaster averted. Fire doused, but this isn’t over yet.
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