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Watch: Indian Coast Guard in action averting MT New Diamond mishap

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Published : Sep 27, 2020, 9:43 PM IST

Updated : Sep 29, 2020, 10:00 AM IST

Visakhapatnam: In a viral video, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) can be seen co-ordinating fire fighting operation on 'MT New Diamond' with Sri Lankan forces. ICG spearheaded a perilous fire fighting operation that lasted for over 7 days, creating another maritime history. A major ecological mishap was averted by the joint efforts of ICG, Sri Lankan forces for which four Sri Lankan ships two Indian ships, Pollution Response Vessel and aircraft were pressed into service. The efforts and pro-active efforts of ICG was praised by the Government and leaders of Sri Lanka and the Maldives
Last Updated : Sep 29, 2020, 10:00 AM IST

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