A discussion on the burning ship chaired by the Attorney General

There was a discussion to follow up on the MT New Diamond fuel ship fire and to advise on legal issues that may arise in connection with that incident.

A discussion has been held today (06) on the initiative of the Attorney General.

This was stated by the Attorney General’s Coordinating Officer, State Counsel Nishara Jayaratne.

It is reported that the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority, the Director General of Merchant Shipping and the Chairperson of the Marine Environment Protection Authority were present at the discussion