Officials ramp up Phuket boat safety for New Year

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Officials ramp up Phuket boat safety for New Year

The Phuket News

 

 

PHUKET:-- Deputy Director-General of the Marine Department today (Dec 26) inspected Rassada Pier, on the east side of Phuket Town, as part of the department’s efforts to ramp up boat safety for the upcoming New Year holidays.

 

 

Deputy Director-General Somchai Sumanaskajornkun led the inspection, starting at 9:30am. Joining him were Phuket Marine Office Director Surat Sirisaiyat, Capt Wirat Putpuang of the Phuket Marine Police, and others.

 

The inspection was part of the Department of Transport’s safety campaign for the New Year festival, Mr Somchai explained.

 

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[Rhys]

 

 one heck of a slap?

 

[stevenl]

The pier that doesn't meet safety requirements is chalong pier. The Orborjor decided to start big maintenance 2 weeks ago, making 50% of the main pier unusable and forcing the big boats to moor 8 deep.

It is a real adventure ATM getting on a boat.