Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- Attorney General Dappula De Livera had yesterday instructed to submit the Government Analyst's opinion on the possible damage to the seas and marine life arising from the blazing Crude oil tanker 'MT New Diamond' in the Eastern seas.

Further, as a precautionary measure to prevent further pollution of the oceans and danger to people and marine life, instructions were given to immediately evacuate the ship to a safe place 200 nautical miles from its location. The Attorney General has decided to issue these orders to the parties to the vessel in question.

Coordinating officer to the Attorney General State Counsel Nishara Jayaratne said that the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) has sought the Attorney Ge...