India rushes ships to douse fire on vessel off Colombo coast

[Hindustani78]

PTI | Last Updated: Wednesday, April 5, 2017 - 14:25
http://zeenews.india.com/india/indi...fire-on-vessel-off-colombo-coast-1993119.html

Colombo: The Sri Lankan Navy with assistance from India are battling a major fire on board a huge Panama-registered container carrier off the coast of Colombo.


The fire broke out last night on the merchant ship MV MSC-Daniela when the 14,000-container carrier was about 120 nautical miles away from Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka's Naval spokesman Chaminda Walakuluge said the Navy responded to a distress call from a local agent of the container vessel, which was travelling from Singapore to Egypt.

Sri Lanka Navy dispatched two Fast Attack Craft (FAC) P 436 and P 412 to the location assisting Sri Lankan Port Authority tugs, Rawana and Maha Wewa to douse the fire, Walakuluge said.

A Sri Lankan Air Force helicopter has also been deployed to douse the flame.

"There are no casualties among the 22-member crew," Walakuluge said.

Indian Coast Guard Ship 'Shoor' which was on overseas deployment at Colombo also joined the firefighting effort.

"Information was received from High Commission of India, Colombo regarding a request received from the Sri Lankan Navy to render assistance to extinguish the fire on board MV MSC Daniella," the Coast Guard said in a statement.

"The vessel was carrying dangerous cargo and hence utmost caution was exercised in firefighting to ensure the safety of the crew and the vessel," it said.

Meanwhile, the Indian Navy also dispatched two of its ships -- INS Ghariyal and INS Darshak -- to help douse the fire.

The vessel is presently anchored 11 nautical miles off the coast of Colombo.

The cause of the fire was yet to be ascertained.


First Published: Wednesday, April 5, 2017 - 14:23

 

[cerilchan]

Why help

 

[patman]

Jai Hind

 

[assassin123]

Upon receiving a fire distress call from a container vessel, MSC ‘Daniela’ yesterday (4) the Sri Lanka Navy dispatched two Fast Attack Craft (FACs) on scene to escort the vessel which was plying 120 Nm off Colombo.

The two SLN FACs managed to escort the vessel up to 33 Nm off the Colombo Lighthouse last evening and the distance was further cut short by escorting it to 10 Nm off Colombo by this morning. Two tugs of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority, Rawana and Maha Wewa also joined firefighting efforts but the initial efforts went in vein due to the intensity of flames.

In the eventuality of spread of fire, Sri Lanka Navy requested assistance from the Indian High Commission, as there was a Coast Guard vessel (ICGS ‘Shoor’) that was on a goodwill visit berthed at the Colombo harbour. The Indian High Commission promptly replied to the request made by the Sri Lanka Navy dispatching ICGS ‘Shoor’ to assist in extinguishing fire onboard the distressed vessel. The firefighting mission was also joined by the SLNS ‘Sagara’ patrolling in the Southern Seas. Both ‘Shoor’ and ‘Sagara’ are equipped with firefighting equipment and have specialized firefighting personnel onboard.

In addition, the Indian Navy had also directed two of their ships INS ‘Darshak’ and INS ‘Garriel’ to the location. In the similar vein, three more SLN FACs were dispatched on scene for the evacuation of 21 crew members in a situation of the fire spreading, endangering the safety and life of the crew.

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka Air Force also joined hands, providing a ‘Bell 212’ helicopter augmenting the combined firefighting efforts. The Indian Navy further extended its assistance providing the ‘Chetak’ helicopter to the distress response efforts.

The dousing operations are still underway with the unprecedented assistance of the Indian Coast Guard, Indian Navy, Sri Lanka Air Force and Sri Lanka Ports Authority personnel.

The endeavour also clearly demonstrates the maritime cooperation between Sri Lanka and India in dealing with rescue missions in the maritime domain.

The Sri Lanka Navy extends its gratitude for the Indian High Commission for their prompt response and especially the crew onboard ICGS ‘Shoor’ who are extremely diligent in this challenging situation.

 

[Hindustani78]

Indian Coast Guard men assist Sri Lankan Navy to extinguish a fire that broke out onboard a container carrier MSC Daniella, in the India Ocean about 120 Nautical Miles west of Colombo.

 

[Hindustani78]

Let's all stand up and sing the Indian national anthem. LOL

These nationalistic Indians are the most pathetic creatures you will ever come across. Raising the national flag for dousing a fire on a vessel. LMAO Don't tell me that you Indians consider this a national victory.

This 105 meters OPV has been designed and built indigenously by M/s GSL, and is fitted with most advanced navigation and communication equipment, sensors and machinery. The features include 30 mm CRN 91 Naval Gun, Integrated Bridge System (IBS), Integrated Machinery Control System (IMCS), Power Management System (PMS) and High Power External Fire Fighting System. The ship is designed to carry one twin engine Light Helicopter and five high speed boats including two QRIBs for fast boarding operations, search and rescue, law enforcement and maritime patrol. The ship is also capable of carrying pollution response equipment to combat oil spill contamination at sea.

Indian Coast Guard has a Fleet of 120 Ships/boats, further 70 Ships/boats are at various stages of construction at different shipyards. With the commissioning of this vessel and other assets, the Indian Coast Guard will emerge as a stronger and potent force to address the emerging security challenges in our maritime zones.

External Fire-Fighting
2 x 2150 m3/hr at 140 MWC

 

[Sloth 22]

Let's all stand up and sing the Indian national anthem. LOL

These nationalistic Indians are the most pathetic it's a victory ures you will ever come across. Raising the national flag for dousing a fire on a vessel. LMAO Don't tell me that you Indians consider this a national victory.

The only thing is, Indian Coast Guard had a ship which is capable enough to douse a fire, on a vessel which was carrying hazardous chemicals to Singapore.

And yes its a national victory, because the hazardous chemicals saved from going into sea is saving our fishermen and our people who do eat fish from death...

hey dude chill, had it been pak navy, won't they also liked some publicity?

Had it been Pakistan navy, they couldn't have doused the fire as they don't have a single vessel with that capability.

 

[Hindustani78]

The only thing is, Indian Coast Guard had a ship which is capable enough to douse a fire, on a vessel which was carrying hazardous chemicals to Singapore.

And yes its a national victory, because the hazardous chemicals saved from going into sea is saving our fishermen and our people who do eat fish from death...

The very large container ship MSC Daniela caught fire in Indian ocean on 120 nautical miles off Colombo port in Sri Lanka. The vessel was en route from Singapore to Suez Canal

The container ship MSC Daniela is operating under AIS status Cargo – Hazard A (Major), but it is unknown if the dangerous cargo was affected by the fire.


The container ship MSC Daniela (IMO: 9399002) has overall length of 366.00 m, moulded beam of 51.00 m and maximum draft of 14.80 m. The deadweight of the vessel is 162,867 DWT and the gross tonnage is 151,559 GRT. The Panama-flagged ship was built in 2008 by Samsung Shipbuilding and Heavy Industries in their shipyard in Geoje, South Korea.

 

[truthseeker2010]

Had it been Pakistan navy, they couldn't have doused the fire as they don't have a single vessel with that capability.

larger harbor tug can do the work, what mighty indian navy did, all you need is a water cannon installed on a tug.

 

[Lord Of Gondor]

larger harbor tug can do the work, what mighty indian navy Coast Guard did, all you need is a water cannon installed on a tug.

You can also do that with buckets and dudes on a dinghy but that would be fruitless.
The Container in question had "dangerous cargo" and was up in flames.
The SL Navy did a tremendous job in dousing the fires AND saving the lives of the sailors on board with help from the Indian Coast Guard.

ICGS Shoor

2500t Off Shore Patrol Vessel in the brilliant Coast Guard Livery
MSC Daniella on fire

SL Navy vessel and ICGS Shoor in action(Nice to see such co operation)

 

[Sloth 22]

larger harbor tug can do the work, what mighty indian navy did, all you need is a water cannon installed on a tug.

Its not Indian Navy, its Indian Coast Guard first.

Secondly having a dedicated capability of external fire fighting is one thing and getting a pump , a pipe and a barge to douse a fire is another.

 

[Hindustani78]

http://news.navy.lk/eventnews/2017/04/04/201704041956/

Upon receiving a fire distress call from a container vessel, MSC ‘Daniela’ yesterday (4) the Sri Lanka Navy dispatched two Fast Attack Craft (FACs) on scene to escort the vessel which was plying 120 Nm off Colombo.

The two SLN FACs managed to escort the vessel up to 33 Nm off the Colombo Lighthouse last evening and the distance was further cut short by escorting it to 10 Nm off Colombo by this morning. Two tugs of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority, Rawana and Maha Wewa also joined firefighting efforts but the initial efforts went in vein due to the intensity of flames.

In the eventuality of spread of fire, Sri Lanka Navy requested assistance from the Indian High Commission, as there was a Coast Guard vessel (ICGS ‘Shoor’) that was on a goodwill visit berthed at the Colombo harbour. The Indian High Commission promptly replied to the request made by the Sri Lanka Navy dispatching ICGS ‘Shoor’ to assist in extinguishing fire onboard the distressed vessel. The firefighting mission was also joined by the SLNS ‘Sagara’ patrolling in the Southern Seas. Both ‘Shoor’ and ‘Sagara’ are equipped with firefighting equipment and have specialized firefighting personnel onboard.

In addition, the Indian Navy had also directed two of their ships INS ‘Darshak’ and INS ‘Garriel’ to the location. In the similar vein, three more SLN FACs were dispatched on scene for the evacuation of 21 crew members in a situation of the fire spreading, endangering the safety and life of the crew.

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka Air Force also joined hands, providing a ‘Bell 212’ helicopter augmenting the combined firefighting efforts. The Indian Navy further extended its assistance providing the ‘Chetak’ helicopter to the distress response efforts.

The dousing operations are still underway with the unprecedented assistance of the Indian Coast Guard, Indian Navy, Sri Lanka Air Force and Sri Lanka Ports Authority personnel.

The endeavour also clearly demonstrates the maritime cooperation between Sri Lanka and India in dealing with rescue missions in the maritime domain.

The Sri Lanka Navy extends its gratitude for the Indian High Commission for their prompt response and especially the crew onboard ICGS ‘Shoor’ who are extremely diligent in this challenging situation.

 

[Penguin]

larger harbor tug can do the work, what mighty indian navy did, all you need is a water cannon installed on a tug.

Which typically is not installed... so there you have it

The only thing is, Indian Coast Guard had a ship which is capable enough to douse a fire, on a vessel which was carrying hazardous chemicals to Singapore.
...
Had it been Pakistan navy, they couldn't have doused the fire as they don't have a single vessel with that capability.

KPT NEW TUG GHAURI ENTERS KARACHI HARBOUR

... is that water spraying?

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The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has purchased two 70-ton bollard pull (tbp) ASD Tugs from a Turkish shipbuilding firm for 16 million euros (Rs 1.84 billion). Letter of Award was placed on M/s. Uzmar Shipbuilding – Turkey, on 19-06-2009. First tug MT Ghauri is expected to arrive Karachi by 1st nd week of March 2010 and the 2 tug is expected to arrive in end of March 2010.
http://kpt.gov.pk/images/newsLetter/19_7_11/KPT PURCHASED NEW ASD TUGS FROM TURKEY.pdf
Second is MT Sheeraz

 

[Hindustani78]

http://zeenews.india.com/india/ins-...e-ships-enroute-to-island-nation-2009827.html

India dispatched three navy ships to help in the massive rescue and relief operations launched by the island nation`s tri forces.
ANI| Last Updated: Sunday, May 28, 2017 - 16:45
Colombo: In the aftermath of devastating floods and landslides in Sri Lanka, the Indian Navy's INS Shardul on Sunday reached here with relief materials and stores.

Earlier on Saturday, Indian High Commissioner to Colombo Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Sri Lankan Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake received the INS Kirch packed with relief items.

India dispatched three navy ships to help in the massive rescue and relief operations launched by the island nation`s tri forces.


Apart from the aforementioned two ships, INS Jalashwa carrying victualing, clothing, medicines and water is also expected to soon reach Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka tri-forces personnel including more than 1000 army troops are currently engaged in the rescue and relief operations in coordination with the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), District and Divisional Secretariats, Police and other authorities in flood-affected areas.

Floods and landslides, fueled by torrential rains, have so far left 91 people dead and another 110 missing.

http://zeenews.india.com/world/ins-shardul-reaches-colombo-with-relief-materials-2009813.html

Colombo: In the aftermath of devastating floods and landslides in Sri Lanka, the Indian Navy's INS Shardul on Sunday reached here with relief materials and stores.

Earlier on Saturday, Indian High Commissioner to Colombo Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Sri Lankan Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake received the INS Kirch packed with relief items.

India dispatched three navy ships to help in the massive rescue and relief operations launched by the island nation's triforces.

Apart from the aforementioned two ships, INS Jalashwa carrying victualling, clothing, medicines and water is also expected to soon reach Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka tri-forces personnel including more than 1000 army troops are currently engaged in the rescue and relief operations in coordination with the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), District and Divisional Secretariats, Police and other authorities in flood-affected areas.

Floods and landslides, fueled by torrential rains, have so far left 91 people dead and another 110 missing.

 

[Hindustani78]

Sri Lankan soldiers evacuate flood victims in Wehangalla village in Kalutara district, Sri Lanka.(AP Photo)

The number of people known to have been killed in floods and landslides in Sri Lanka rose to 122, officials said on Saturday, as the country appealed for international assistance.

The state-run disaster management centre said 97 people were still missing after the worst torrential rains since 2003.

A Sri Lankan man rows a makeshift raft on a flooded road in Wehangalla village. (AP Photo)

People travel on top of an armoured personnel carrier on a flooded road in Kalutara. (Reuters Photo)

The foreign ministry said that in coordination with the disaster management ministry, an appeal had been made to the United Nations and neighbouring countries to provide assistance “especially in the areas of search and rescue operations”.

India is sending three Navy ships with supplies and other aid, the first of which arrived in Colombo on Saturday.

Indian Navy troops offload emergency supplies from the Indian ship Kirch at Colombo harbour in Colombo. (AFP Photo)

Indian medical teams and emergency relief arrived in Sri Lanka. (AFP Photo)

A naval spokesperson said INS Shardul was dispatched from Southern Naval Command in Kochi. The ship, which set sail on Satuday, is carrying relief materials such as food, water and medicines, and a team of doctors and assistants for medical aid, he said.

The ship has on board diving teams along with rubber inflatable craft to evacuate persons in flood affected areas.

Emergency relief arrived in Sri Lanka as the monsoon-related death toll rose to over 100. (AFP Photo)
Equipped with a Chetak helicopter, the ship is also capable of undertaking search and rescue mission by air.
Officials said deaths were reported from the western coastal district of Kalutara, the central southern district of Ratnapura and the southern district of Matara.

Sri Lankan gas station workers look over a flooded forecourt after rains in Kaduwela. (AFP Photo)


Sri Lankan military and rescue teams have used boats and helicopters, but officials said access to some areas was very difficult.

An army officer sits on top of a moving armoured personnel carrier on a flooded road during a rescue mission in Bulathsinhala village, in Kalutara. (Reuters Photo)

The early rainy season downpours have forced many families from their homes and affected over 415,618 people across the nation.

Police spokesperson Priyantha Jayakody said multiple landslides were reported in Kalutara, Ratnapura and Matara.

Sri Lankan army soldiers evacuate flood victim stranded at Agalawatte. (AP Photo)


Military spokesperson Roshan Senevirathne said more than 2,000 military personnel had been deployed to help the police and civilian agencies.

The wettest time of the year in Sri Lanka’s south is usually from May to September.

A man holds onto a bus stop post on a flooded road as people travel on top of an armoured personnel carrier on a flooded road in Bulathsinhala village in Kalutara. (Reuters Phoro)

The island nation also gets heavy rains in the North West monsoon season from November to February.

Sri Lankan meteorology officials said Thursday’s rains were the worst since 2003 and they expected more in the coming days.