Fears of Oil Spill Dissipate, Fire in Vessel off Lankan Coast Almost Put off
4 years, 6 months ago

Fears of Oil Spill Dissipate, Fire in Vessel off Lankan Coast Almost Put off

News 18  

The fears of an oil spill due to a fire in a crude laden vessel off the Sri Lankan coast appears to have dissipated with the authorities on Sunday saying here that the blaze has almost been doused. While intense fire-fighting efforts taken up by the Indian Coast Guard and Sri Lankan Air Force and Navy since September 3 had led to localisation of the fire in the ship, a defence release said no oil spill has been reported. The Panama-registered MT New Diamond, a Greek-owned vessel and under charter by Indian Oil Corporation was carrying 2,70,000 tonnes of crude oil from Kuwait to India's Paradip port when its engine room caught fire off Sangamankanda's coast in Lanka's eastern district of Ampara. The various assets deployed are equipped with fire extinguishers like Dry Chemical Power and Aqueous Film-Forming Foam Concentrates besides Oil Spill Dispersants and oil skimmers to handle the situation in the event of an oilslick.

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Fire on international cargo ship: Coastal districts asked to take precautions due to oil spill threat
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Fire on international cargo ship: Coastal districts asked to take precautions due to oil spill threat

The Hindu  

Though the Indian Coast Guard has brought under control the fire onboard MV Maersk Frankfurt container vessel, about 40 nautical miles from Mangaluru, it has asked the Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada district administrations to take precautions against a possible oil spill from the ship. Mishra asked the officials from three coastal districts to take precautions to deal with …

UN: Sri Lanka ship fire caused ‘significant damage to planet’
3 years, 8 months ago

UN: Sri Lanka ship fire caused ‘significant damage to planet’

Al Jazeera  

A UN representative in Sri Lanka says the sinking ship caused ‘significant damage’ by releasing hazardous substances into the ecosystem. The United Nations representative in Sri Lanka has said the sinking of a container ship that caught fire while transporting chemicals off the coast of the capital has caused “significant damage to the planet” by releasing hazardous substances into the …

Fire-ravaged ship sinks, prompting Sri Lankan pollution fear
3 years, 8 months ago

Fire-ravaged ship sinks, prompting Sri Lankan pollution fear

Associated Press  

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — A container ship carrying chemicals sank off Sri Lanka’s capital on Thursday nearly a month after catching fire, raising concerns about a possible environmental disaster. The ship’s operator said the wreck of the Singapore-flagged X-Press Pearl “is now wholly sitting on the seabed at a depth of 21 meters.” A salvage crew was at the site …

Sinking Ship with Chemicals Lands Indian, 2 Russians in Trouble as Lanka Suspects They Knew About Leak
3 years, 9 months ago

Sinking Ship with Chemicals Lands Indian, 2 Russians in Trouble as Lanka Suspects They Knew About Leak

News 18  

A burnt-out container ship that has already caused Sri Lanka’s worst maritime environmental disaster was sinking on Wednesday with nearly 350 tonnes of oil in its fuel tanks. A huge amount of plastic debris has already inundated beaches, and authorities now fear an even greater disaster should the ship’s 297 tonnes of heavy fuel oil and 51 tonnes of marine …

Sri Lanka braces for ‘almost inevitable’ oil spill as ship sinks
3 years, 9 months ago

Sri Lanka braces for ‘almost inevitable’ oil spill as ship sinks

Al Jazeera  

An environmental disaster off the coast of Sri Lanka is getting worse after a large container ship carrying chemicals and plastic that had caught fire is now sinking. Sri Lankan authorities on Thursday said they are preparing for the worst-case scenario of a possible oil slick from the ship sinking off Colombo’s main harbour. The vessel, which burned for 13 …

Burnt-out Ship Carrying Hundreds of Tonnes of Chemicals and Plastics 'Going Down' off Sri Lanka Coast
3 years, 9 months ago

Burnt-out Ship Carrying Hundreds of Tonnes of Chemicals and Plastics 'Going Down' off Sri Lanka Coast

News 18  

A burnt-out container ship that has already caused Sri Lanka’s worst maritime environmental disaster was sinking Wednesday with several hundred tonnes of oil still in its fuel tanks, the navy said. The MV X-Press Pearl, carrying hundreds of tonnes of chemicals and plastics, burned for 13 days within sight of the island’s coast before rescue workers finally managed to extinguish …

Disaster feared as fire-hit cargo ship sinks off Sri Lanka coast
3 years, 9 months ago

Disaster feared as fire-hit cargo ship sinks off Sri Lanka coast

Al Jazeera  

Ship carrying tonnes of chemicals is sinking, government and navy say, in one of the island nation’s worst-ever marine disasters. A cargo ship carrying tonnes of chemicals is sinking off Sri Lanka’s west coast, the country’s government and navy said, in one of Sri Lanka’s worst-ever marine disasters. Salvage experts were attempting to tow the fire-stricken container ship that had …

Sri Lanka Faces An Environmental Disaster As A Ship Full Of Chemicals Starts Sinking
3 years, 9 months ago

Sri Lanka Faces An Environmental Disaster As A Ship Full Of Chemicals Starts Sinking

NPR  

Sri Lanka Faces An Environmental Disaster As A Ship Full Of Chemicals Starts Sinking Enlarge this image toggle caption Ishara S. Kodikara/AFP via Getty Images Ishara S. Kodikara/AFP via Getty Images A cargo ship carrying chemicals and plastic pellets has been burning off the coast of Sri Lanka for nearly two weeks. Enlarge this image toggle caption Ishara S. Kodikara/AFP …

Sri Lanka Questions Burning Cargo Ship Crew as Ecological Devastation Assessed
3 years, 9 months ago

Sri Lanka Questions Burning Cargo Ship Crew as Ecological Devastation Assessed

News 18  

Sri Lanka’s criminal investigators began questioning the crew of a burning cargo ship Monday, as the Singapore-registered carrier smouldered for a 12th straight day in one of the island’s worst-ever marine ecological disasters. Tonnes of microplastic granules from the ship and its nearly 1,500 containers have inundated Sri Lanka’s famed beaches, forcing a fishing ban and sparking fears of ecological …

Sri Lanka braces for major oil spill as cargo vessel expected to sink
3 years, 9 months ago

Sri Lanka braces for major oil spill as cargo vessel expected to sink

The Hindu  

A Singapore-flagged cargo vessel, which caught fire near the Colombo beach last week, may sink, raising severe environmental concerns in the island nation, according to media reports on Wednesday. The Marine Environment Protection Authority has warned that any oil spillage will move towards the sensitive Negombo lagoon, which is a major tourist attraction, the report said. A special team of …

Captain of fire-stricken ship barred from leaving Sri Lanka
4 years, 5 months ago

Captain of fire-stricken ship barred from leaving Sri Lanka

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A court in Sri Lanka …

Oil Tanker That Caught Fire off Sri Lankan Coast to Pay $1.8 Million
4 years, 5 months ago

Oil Tanker That Caught Fire off Sri Lankan Coast to Pay $1.8 Million

News 18  

The owners of the Greek-owned oil tanker that caught fire off Sri Lanka’s eastern coast have agreed to settle the claim of $1.8 million, officials said on Thursday. They agreed to pay the amount a week after Sri Lanka’s Attorney General Dappula de Livera staked a claim of $1.8 million for the costs incurred on dousing the fire on board …

Sri Lankan navy plugs fuel leak on fire-stricken oil tanker
4 years, 6 months ago

Sri Lankan navy plugs fuel leak on fire-stricken oil tanker

Deccan Chronicle  

Colombo: Sri Lankan military divers fixed a fuel leak from the engine of a fire-damaged oil tanker off the island's east coast, the navy said Saturday, in a salvage operation after the huge week-long blaze. While the navy says no crude oil has escaped the cargo of the New Diamond, leaked diesel fuel had created a two-kilometre-long slick in the …

Oil Tanker Authorities Likely Neglected Crew Warnings on Possible Fire: Lankan Court Told
4 years, 6 months ago

Oil Tanker Authorities Likely Neglected Crew Warnings on Possible Fire: Lankan Court Told

News 18  

The authorities of the oil tanker that went up in flames off Sri Lanka's eastern waters seemed to have neglected warnings from the crew on possible fire on board, a Sri Lankan court has heard. The state authorities sought court's permission to obtain oil samples on board the vessel to carry out tests to verify that the oil leaks visible …

Kilometre-long Slick Left by Burning Oil Tanker off Sri Lanka
4 years, 6 months ago

Kilometre-long Slick Left by Burning Oil Tanker off Sri Lanka

News 18  

A stricken oil tanker off Sri Lanka that has been on fire since last week has left a kilometre-long slick across the Indian Ocean, the country’s navy said Wednesday, sparking fears of an environmental disaster. Sri Lanka’s navy said there were no flames or smoke Wednesday from the New Diamond vessel, which is carrying 270,000 tonnes of crude oil and …

Fire-stricken oil tanker off Sri Lanka leaves kilometre-long oil slick
4 years, 6 months ago

Fire-stricken oil tanker off Sri Lanka leaves kilometre-long oil slick

Deccan Chronicle  

Colombo: An Indian coast guard aircraft sprayed a special chemical on a patch of diesel fuel near a large oil tanker off Sri Lanka’s coast where firefighters are battling a new blaze that broke out two days after an earlier fire was extinguished, the navy said. The MT New Diamond is carrying nearly 2 million barrels of crude oil and …

India Dispatches Additional Dry Chemical Powder to Douse MT New Diamond Oil Tanker Blaze
4 years, 6 months ago

India Dispatches Additional Dry Chemical Powder to Douse MT New Diamond Oil Tanker Blaze

News 18  

The Indian Coast Guard has sent additional dry chemical powder on a request from the Sri Lankan Navy as part of efforts to douse the blaze on board an oil tanker off the island nation's coast, the maritime agency said on Tuesday. The Indian Navy and the Coast Guard have been helping the Sri Lankan Navy to douse the fire …

Avoiding Mauritius Oil Spill-like Situation, India Rushes Fire Retardant to Battle Tanker Blaze Near Sri Lanka
4 years, 6 months ago

Avoiding Mauritius Oil Spill-like Situation, India Rushes Fire Retardant to Battle Tanker Blaze Near Sri Lanka

News 18  

India on Tuesday sent fresh supplies of firefighting chemicals to help battle a new blaze on a stricken tanker loaded with a massive cargo of crude oil off Sri Lanka’s eastern coast. Ramping up the rescue effort, an Indian Coast Guard aircraft was expected to bring dry chemical powder on Tuesday, which would then be dropped by helicopters on the …

Fire on oil tanker off Sri Lanka\'s coast under control, but not extinguished
4 years, 6 months ago

Fire on oil tanker off Sri Lanka\'s coast under control, but not extinguished

Deccan Chronicle  

Colombo: A team of experts is joining efforts to salvage a large oil tanker that has been burning for the fourth day Sunday off Sri Lanka, the country’s navy said. Four tug boats, three Sri Lankan navy ships and six Indian ships have been battling the fire on the MT New Diamond since Thursday. With engines shut down, the tanker …

Fire-stricken oil tanker pushed away from Sri Lankan coast
4 years, 6 months ago

Fire-stricken oil tanker pushed away from Sri Lankan coast

Deccan Chronicle  

Colombo: A fire-stricken oil tanker was pushed away from Sri Lanka's coast and into deeper waters on Saturday, rescuers said, after successfully containing the blaze during a 36-hour operation. The Panamanian-registered New Diamond carrying 270,000 tonnes of crude had drifted dangerously close to the eastern shores of Sri Lanka since issuing a distress message on Thursday morning. The Indian Coast …

Coast Guard Deploys Ships, Aircraft on Rescue Mission after Oil Tanker Catches Fire Off Lankan Coast
4 years, 6 months ago

Coast Guard Deploys Ships, Aircraft on Rescue Mission after Oil Tanker Catches Fire Off Lankan Coast

News 18  

The Indian Coast Guard on Friday said it has deployed its assets for fire-fighting and oil spill related activities after a crude-laden tanker bound for the country burst into flames off the eastern coast of Sri Lanka on Thursday. Indian Coast Guard has deployed its ships and Aircraft for Search and Rescue and fire fighting mission, approximately 37 Nautical Miles …

Indian, Lankan navies continue battle with burning tanker off Sri Lanka
4 years, 6 months ago

Indian, Lankan navies continue battle with burning tanker off Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

A large oil tanker off Sri Lanka’s east coast remained on fire for the second day on Friday, as naval vessels from India and Sri Lanka continued efforts to douse the flames. A Filipino crew member was killed in the fire, following an explosion in the MT New Diamond ’s engine room, while 23 others have been rescued authorities said, …

Sri Lanka: Blazing tanker sparks fears of a new Indian Ocean disaster
4 years, 6 months ago

Sri Lanka: Blazing tanker sparks fears of a new Indian Ocean disaster

India Today  

A Panamanian-registered oil tanker burned out of control for a second day off Sri Lanka on Friday, raising fears of a major new oil spill in the Indian Ocean. Just a week after a huge oil slick hit the Mauritious coast, Sri Lanka authorities are preparing for the worst as the navy warned it could take five days to put …

Fire rages on supertanker off Sri Lanka, 1 crewman presumed dead
4 years, 6 months ago

Fire rages on supertanker off Sri Lanka, 1 crewman presumed dead

India Today  

A Filipino crew member missing from a supertanker that caught fire off the Sri Lankan coast is presumed dead, a spokesman for the navy of the Indian Ocean nation said on Friday. The fire was still raging on the New Diamond tanker carrying about 2 million barrels of oil, said the spokesman, Captain Indika de Silva. The fire that broke …

Tanker heading towards India with 2 mn barrels of oil catches fire off Sri Lanka
4 years, 6 months ago

Tanker heading towards India with 2 mn barrels of oil catches fire off Sri Lanka

Live Mint  

An oil tanker loaded with two million barrels of Kuwati crude sailing toward India’s Paradip refinery caught fire Thursday morning off Sri Lanka’s coast, raising concerns about an oil spill. The fire in the engine room of New Diamond, a very large crude carrier, was caused by an explosion, said Sri Lanka Navy spokesman Indika de Silva. “Fire is still …

Crude oil carrier MT New Diamond with 2,00,000 metric ton cargo on fire; Sri Lanka seeks India's help
4 years, 6 months ago

Crude oil carrier MT New Diamond with 2,00,000 metric ton cargo on fire; Sri Lanka seeks India's help

India TV News  

Fire fighting assistance has been sought by the Sri Lankan Navy from the Indian Coast Guard for fire and explosion on-board oil tanker 'MT New Diamond' 37 nautical miles east off Sri Lanka coast. Taking to Twitter, Indian Coast Guard said ICG ships and aircraft have been deployed for immediate assistance "#SavingLives #SAR #FireFighting assistance sought by Sri Lanka Navy …

Indian Oil-chartered tanker catches fire off Sri Lanka
4 years, 6 months ago

Indian Oil-chartered tanker catches fire off Sri Lanka

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi/ Colombo: A fully loaded oil tanker has caught fire off the east coast of Sri Lanka, which has dispatched an aircraft and two navy ships to help in the rescue, a Sri Lankan navy spokesman said on Thursday. “The Sri Lanka air force have scrambled an observation aircraft and the navy have sent in two ships to help …

India sends team to Mauritius to tackle oil spill
4 years, 7 months ago

India sends team to Mauritius to tackle oil spill

Live Mint  

India has sent technical equipment and a team of specialists to Mauritius to help local authorities deal with an environmental crisis after an oil spill from a Japanese ship, a government official said on Sunday. A Japanese bulk carrier struck a coral reef off the Indian Ocean island nation on July 25, spilling about 1,000 tonnes of fuel oil and …

No oil spillage from 3000-tonne unmanned tanker off Goan coast carrying naphtha, says state govt; expert team constituted ‘to plan remedial action’
5 years, 4 months ago

No oil spillage from 3000-tonne unmanned tanker off Goan coast carrying naphtha, says state govt; expert team constituted ‘to plan remedial action’

Firstpost  

The Goa government on Saturday said they have sought the help of experts from Pune and Mumbai to control any possible tragedy emerging due to a tanker carrying naphtha getting grounded off the Goa coast. Panaji: A naphtha-carrying ship which has run aground in the sea off the Goa coast has not moved further and aerial survey showed there is …

Chennai oil spill: Coast Guard, volunteers toil as clean-up-nears completion
8 years, 1 month ago

Chennai oil spill: Coast Guard, volunteers toil as clean-up-nears completion

Firstpost  

Five days after two ships collided near the Kamarajar Port in Chennai triggering an oil spill, CNN-News 18 reported that 70 percent of the sludge had been cleaned up and the rest was expected to be removed by evening. Five days after two ships collided near the Kamarajar Port in Chennai triggering an oil spill, CNN-News 18 reported that 70 …

No Threat From Oil Spill to Juhu coast, Says Govt – India TV
13 years, 7 months ago

No Threat From Oil Spill to Juhu coast, Says Govt – India TV

India TV News  

Mumbai, Aug 7: Cargo vessel MV Rak which sank off Mumbai three days ago is leaking oil and Coast Guard ships sprayed dispersants today to contain the oil spill which has spread to about seven nautical miles around the ship. Amid ecological concerns over the oil spill, the Maharashtra government denied reports that the oil leak from the vessel had …

Anti-pollution operations on to neutralise oil effect: Coast Guard
14 years, 7 months ago

Anti-pollution operations on to neutralise oil effect: Coast Guard

The Hindu  

There were no reports of fresh oil spill from a cargo ship which collided with another vessel off the Mumbai coast even as anti-pollution operations are still on to neutralise the oil effect, Coast Guard officials said on Tuesday. “No fresh oil spill was reported ever since the fuel stopped trickling out from one of the merchant vessel Chitra’s tanks,” …

Oil spill contained, but cleaning will take time
14 years, 7 months ago

Oil spill contained, but cleaning will take time

The Hindu  

The oil spill is under control but salvage operations off the Mumbai coast are expected to last a month, Maharashtra Environment Minister Suresh Shetty told journalists here on Monday. Mr. Shetty said the challenge before the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust and the Mumbai Port Trust was clearing the waters of containers which had sunk or were afloat. Mr. Shetty said …

Oil spill could devastate Orissa coast, says Greenpeace
15 years, 5 months ago

Oil spill could devastate Orissa coast, says Greenpeace

The Hindu  

The Orissa coast faces devastation if the large amount of oil now inside a capsized ship off the Paradip port spills out of the wreck, international NGO Greenpeace said Thursday. “As we move forward, the focus should not be solely on the response to the oil spill, but more importantly on preventing such accidents,” Sanjiv Gopal, the organisation’s oceans campaign …

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