The vessel had initially belonged to the Navy, but two years ago, the Navy had sold it at an auction. The A 541 type vessel named Lihiniya with a capacity to carry 100 passengers was bought by a former Navy officer for Rs 5.6 million. “Until we were informed about the transaction, we were under the impression that the vessel belonged to the Navy. However, Navy spokesman D.M.D.C. The vessel had hit another vessel anchored alongside it, causing damage to it, the Sunday Times learns.

Source: Sunday Times June 02, 2018 20:03 UTC