COAST Guard’s Shaurya is coordinating the rescue operations of MT New Diamond. Two Sri Lankan tugs —Ravana and Vishaba — along with ALP Winger, are assisting in the fire-fighting operation by spraying water and foam, and undertaking boundary wall cooling, around the main oil tanks. Two Sri Lankan Naval Ships and INS Sahyadri are also in the area. Continuous aerial recce is also being done by Indian Coast Guard’s Dornier aircraft and Sri Lankan Air Force’s Beachcraft.
“The fire has been brought under control post massive efforts by Indian Coast Guard and Sri Lankan ships and aircraft,” said an official. They have also rescued 22 (17 Filipinos and five Greeks) of the total 23 crew members. A Filipino sailor, who initially was claimed as missing, has died in the incident. The Coast Guard said that no oil spill has been reported in the area.
Esta historia es de la edición September 05, 2020 de The New Indian Express Chennai.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 8500 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor ? Conectar
Esta historia es de la edición September 05, 2020 de The New Indian Express Chennai.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 8500 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor? Conectar
EC: 3% More Women Voted Than Men In Phase VI
THE Election Commission of India on Tuesday released the total voter turnout of 63.37% in the sixth phase of Lok Sabha polls in 58 seats in eight states and Union Territories (UTS).
Link PAN With Aadhaar Before May 31: Tax Dept
THE Income Tax Department has recently sent out a reminder to taxpayers, emphasising the importance of linking their PAN with Aadhaar by May 31, 2024.
Outrage As Taiwan's Pro-China Legislature Cuts President Power
Τaipei Taiwan's opposition-controlled legislature passed changes on Tuesday that are seen as favouring China and diminishing the power of the island's president, sparking protests by thousands of people.
Challenge Of Creating A Skilled Workforce
NDIA stands tall today as the world's fastest-growing large economy.
Flood Mitigation Work Starts Early In South Chennai
THE Water Resources Department (WRD) has commenced flood mitigation works earlier than usual this year to tackle the northeast monsoon.
Rahul, Akhilesh See Rich And Poor Divide In Varanasi Fight
THREE days after Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav held a joint roadshow of the INDIA bloc in Varanasi, the two poster-boys of the Opposition's alliance - Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav - held a joint rally in PM Narendra Modi's parliamentary constituency on Tuesday.
HUMANITY ON THE MARGINS
NAMRATA JOSHI HIS year's Palme d'Or winner, Sean Baker's Anora, made me take a T 180-degree turn in my response to it, through the 139 minutes of the run time.
A CELEBRATION OF LOCAL TALENT
WEEKENDS for some are their leisure days, with no work attachments tagged onto them, while for the rest, it's a day kept aside for shopping.
Hayden, Gavaskar, and Harbhajan celebrate Australia-India cricket ties
CRICKETERS Matthew Hayden, Sunil Gavaskar, and Harbhajan Singh celebrated Australia-India cricket the toughest rivalry, at an exclusive 'Summer of Cricket' event in Chennai on May 25 hosted by the Australian Consulate-General in partnership with Cricket Australia and the Centre for Australia-India Relations.
Heyliger powers Canada to 63-run win over Nepal
DALLAS: A four-wicket burst by pacer Dilon Heyliger powered Canada to a smooth 63-run win over Nepal during the first-round warm-up matches ahead of the T20 World Cup here on Tuesday.
