Press Release
Damage control teams fighting to smother re-ignited fire onboard MT New Diamond, following adverse weather
As a result of the concerted efforts of the damage control teams, the fire resulted by adverse weather onboard the MT New Diamond has been successfully controlled to a greater extent by now. Meanwhile, the damage control teams are making a lot of effort and continuing the mission ahead, using fire extinguishing agents and water.
08 Sep 2020
Six suspects with over 12kg of Kerala cannabis apprehended by Navy
The Navy apprehended 06 suspects for possession of over 12kg of Kerala cannabis, during search operations conducted at Kurinnamvette in Puttalam, Trincomalee bus station and in Seeduwa area
08 Sep 2020
Naval operations lead to recover explosive items
Special naval operations conducted at Udayarkattu in Mullaitivu and at Kahalla in Katugathota (a sand mining site of Mahaweli River) led to the recovery of several explosive items in past few days.
08 Sep 2020
Press Release
Related to the press release under the title ‘Fire onboard MT New Diamond completely doused’ issued on 07th September 2020 at 1800 hrs
Ships, aircraft and tugs belong to the Sri Lanka Navy, Sri Lanka Air Force, Indian Coast Guard, Indian Navy and other stakeholders are continuing their damage control operations to suppress the fire resulted by adverse weather, onboard the MT New Diamond again. As a result of the incessant effort of the mission partners, the flames have been reduced to a certain extent as of now.
08 Sep 2020