Marine talkfest to ensure better marine safety in Phuket

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

 

A meeting was held this morning (July 23) at the Chalong Pier. The meeting was led by Navy chief of staff Admiral Pichet Tannaset who was determined to follow through with measures that would ensure marine safety – better controlling tour boats in Phuket in order to prevent marine accidents.

 

Admiral Pichet says, “We don’t have direct power to enforce the law but we have seen many problems emerge from this boat tragedy.”

 

“We want see vastly improved passenger management at all ports as soon as possible. Also the checking of boats and boat safety equipment. A draft tour boat management enforcement procedure is currently being prepared.”

 

Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/phuket/marine-measurements-discussed-to-ensure-no-more-marine-accidents-in-phuket

 

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It's a start, if they follow through. Too bad people have to die for safety to improve

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