Hafnia working with Malaysian authorities to safely move fire-hit oil tanker

Hafnia

20/07/2024 15:40

SINGAPORE, July 20 (Reuters) - Shipowner Hafnia said on
Saturday it was holding discussions with Malaysian authorities
to safely move the oil tanker Hafnia Nile after the vessel
caught fire on Friday following a collision with another tanker
in the South China Sea.
    Salvage experts boarded the Hafnia Nile and established a
towing connection with one of the attending tugs, a Hafnia
spokesperson said in a statement sent by email.
    "A first assessment on board the vessel confirms that no
visible flames are observed," she said. "Pollution levels around
the vessel are still undetermined."
    

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