Fire reignites on VLCC off Sri Lanka
The fire on board the very large crude carrier New Diamond has reignited in the aft section of the vessel owing to high winds and severe heating of integral parts of the vessel
The Sri Lankan Navy confirms the fire has reignited on the vessel New Diamond amid high winds. The vessel is about 30 nautical miles off Sangamankanda Point. Salvors are helping with the firefighting efforts and will board the vessel when it is safe