VLCC Tanker Fire Brought Under Control and Tow Attached

Capt. John
  • After an all-day effort, the Indian CG working with teams from Sri Lanka is reporting that they have been able to bring the fire under control that has been raging for two days aboard the VLCC tanker New Diamond.
  • Teams have also been able to board the tanker, which was drifting, and attach a tow line.
  • Concern had been growing as the fire appeared to be spreading out of control aboard the tanker, which is carrying approximately two million barrels of crude oil that was bound for an Indian oil...

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