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A large fuel spill was reported from the Colombo port yesterday night after a tank which was being filled with fuel overflowed. Chemicals were used to curb the effects of the spill.


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  • Shivanka David Sunday, 14 November 2010 07:03 AM

    I hope SL won't run out of fuel since a large massive amount has been wasted!!!

    Fair N Square Sunday, 14 November 2010 07:04 AM

    What is happening the world over? Spilling of fuel. Y are those involved NOT careful coz it certainly damages sea-life and human lives too. those who are irresponsible need to be brought to book and punishment meted out.

    Sammy Sunday, 14 November 2010 07:22 AM

    Spillage due to leakage is understandable but due to overflowing cannot be excused. Surely, were the guys sleeping!

    Ravy Sunday, 14 November 2010 07:23 AM

    With Megampura, Oluvil and other port developments, how well prepared is SLPA and others in dealing with possible such incidents in our rich coastal waters? Fishermen, Hoteliers take note.

    KD Sunday, 14 November 2010 07:25 AM

    Storm in tea cup? What a drama queen.

    M.H. Mohd Sunday, 14 November 2010 08:09 AM

    Hope its not be another gulf of mexico???

    Faqi Sunday, 14 November 2010 08:36 AM

    This is not a major calamity as it was only an overflow, not like a oil well gushing our crude oil. Chemical dispersants could easily take care of any spill of this nature.

    UJ Sunday, 14 November 2010 09:04 AM

    Hope this will not be another reason for Oil price increase in near future!

    Deepal Sunday, 14 November 2010 05:16 PM

    This must be SF's work. At least the Govt will say so.

    ampare son Sunday, 14 November 2010 05:32 PM

    whoever did careless work have to punish.


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