SLN vessel to set sail to Chennai to bring oxygen

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Sri Lanka Navy vessel "Shakthi" to set sail to Chennai in India today to freight Oxygen from India to Sri Lanka, the Navy said.

Earlier, the Health Ministry said that Sri Lanka will import 100 metric tonnes of medical grade oxygen from India to meet the scarcity in hospitals.

Navy Spokesman Captain Indika de Silva said that vessel will leave today after formalities to bring the oxygen.

He said it will take round 36 hours to reach the Chennai port.

SLNS Shakthi is the largest tanker ship of Sri Lanka Navy.

Sri Lankan government said they will order medical grade oxygen from India to meet the current needs with the rapid increase of COVID-19 cases.(DSB)

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gamini Monday, 16 August 2021 05:13 PM

why did the Chinese not give it

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Rames Monday, 16 August 2021 08:01 PM

At last they getting from Tamil Nadu.

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Eng. Nahil Wijesuriya Tuesday, 17 August 2021 12:32 AM

A Tanker to Bring Oxygen in Bottles or Containers, A bit Strange, to say the least !

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Nitkunananthan sakthirupan Tuesday, 17 August 2021 12:34 AM

Why Chennai You should get from China Rupan

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Cugan Tuesday, 17 August 2021 01:23 AM

If space get sacks of turmeric powder as well

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