Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- Attorney General Dappula De Livera has paid special attention to move the blazing crude oil tanker 'MT New Diamond' vessel lying in Eastern seas out of Sri Lankan waters.

Attorney General's Coordinating Officer State Counsel Nishara Jayaratne told news media that the Attorney General yesterday held a further discussion with the Chairman of the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) and Director General of Merchant Shipping to review and advice on issues arising from the fire

aboard the crude oil tanker 'MT New Diamond' vessel.

During the meeting they had discussed the steps that have been taken in relation to the responsibility of MEPA and the immediate steps to be taken and, she said.

Further, the need t...