Sri Lanka confirmed that they will file pollution and negligence charges on oil tanker MV New Diamond that leaked heavy fuel oil (HFO) off the nation’s coast after a week of fire.
The country is seeking for compensation on the basis of firefighting efforts and has also planned for charges against the captain.
A spokesperson from the Attorney General’s office said that they are seeking compensation from the owner of the ship for ongoing recoveries and costs incurred in firefighting.
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