Jonathan Fairfield Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Unsafe boats grounded in Phuket boat safety crackdown By Eakkapop Thongtub PHUKET: Ten boats operating in Phuket have been banned from operating as they have been deemed unsafe in the ongoing crackdown on marine safety in the wake of the Phoenix tour boat disaster that killed 47 tourists. Tourist Police Deputy Commander Gen Surachate Hakparn announced the news during an inspection of tour boats, fishing boats and shipyards in Phuket yesterday (Aug 3). More than 400 boats have been inspected since the crackdown was launched, Gen Surachate explained, with more than 200 of them found not meeting safety standards. Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/unsafe-boats-grounded-in-phuket-boat-safety-crackdown-68123.php#z5dCH21jbxxUg2g0.99 -- © Copyright Phuket News 2018-08-04 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Cake Monster Posted August 4, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 4, 2018 Just a tad late with this crackdown. Normal service will resume in about 10 days time . 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 BJ rescues the sinking ship of reputations he must be on a helicopter 16 hours a day doing his rounds ? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 (edited) Background of this is no laughing matter. But the OP photo is perfect for one of those "make your own caption" contests. BJ: BEHOLD! I hereby declare this National Aviation Safety Day for all Thai People in the Amazing Kingdom! Violators will be subject to 10,000 years in jail, or a 100 Baht fine. Khrup!" Crowd: "Ooooo. Ahhhhhh! Khrup!". Guy in black jacket to his immediate left: "Uh, sir. Psssst! Sir! Boats, sir. We're here about the boats. Khrup!" Edited August 4, 2018 by 55Jay 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bluesofa Posted August 4, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 4, 2018 5 minutes ago, 55Jay said: Background of this is no laughing matter. But the OP photo is perfect for one of those "make your own caption" contests. BJ: BEHOLD! I hereby declare this National Aviation Safety Day for all Thai People in the Amazing Kingdom! Khrup!" Crowd: "Ooooo. Ahhhhhh! Khrup!". Guy in black jacket to his immediate left: "Uh, sir. Psssst! Sir! Boats, sir. We're here about the boats. Khrup!" BJ: Of course I knew that you fool. I was talking about flying boats and seaplanes. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Just now, bluesofa said: BJ: Of course I knew that you fool. I was talking about flying boats and seaplanes. I saw your name viewing topic, I knew you would come up with a good add to the sequence. ? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 3 minutes ago, 55Jay said: I saw your name viewing topic, I knew you would come up with a good add to the sequence. ? Praise indeed, thanks! Wait until you get the bill though. Reminds me (sorry mod, OT): Son: Dad, dad, there's a man at the door with a bill. Dad: No son, it's a duck with a hat on. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
300sd Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Great. It's nice to know a qualified "marine surveyor" is inspecting these vessels. Now everyone can feel safe. I'll stay ashore, thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooner Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 More than 400 boats have been inspected since the crackdown was launched, Gen Surachate explained, with more than 200 of them found not meeting safety standards. Over half? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NCC1701A Posted August 4, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 4, 2018 "This is where I want the sign for my new night club to go." 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post quadperfect Posted August 4, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 4, 2018 17 minutes ago, Mooner said: More than 400 boats have been inspected since the crackdown was launched, Gen Surachate explained, with more than 200 of them found not meeting safety standards. Over half? 200 and only 10 were docked from operating. So 190 are unsafe and operating. Great guys. Good job.well done. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 "Unsafe boats grounded in Phuket boat safety crackdown." until this Tuesday. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oziex1 Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Who exactly is taking charge of this stuff? The RTP? The Royal Thai Navy? ASOC? No, it's Super Joke. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mok199 Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 another photo opp... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a977 Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 11 hours ago, Oziex1 said: Who exactly is taking charge of this stuff? The RTP? The Royal Thai Navy? ASOC? No, it's Super Joke. At least he is doing something not like ' he who must be obeyed' and that other Big Mr P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Valentine Posted August 5, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2018 How about doing some rigorous inspections of tour buses & see how many pass 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 8 minutes ago, Valentine said: How about doing some rigorous inspections of tour buses & see how many pass You're jumping the gun there. You know how it works: Need to wait for an 'accident' with multiple tourist fatalities, then form a committee to look into, swearing that lessons will be learned and safety improvements made. As soon as it's out of the spotlight, then nothing will be done. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentine Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 13 minutes ago, bluesofa said: You're jumping the gun there. You know how it works: Need to wait for an 'accident' with multiple tourist fatalities, then form a committee to look into, swearing that lessons will be learned and safety improvements made. As soon as it's out of the spotlight, then nothing will be done. To be honest a few years ago when I last ventured to the road tax place there were a few buses lined up awaiting inspection but seems there is never any follow up. You are right, being pro active does not figure in any planning. As another poster suggested. how can anyone help guarantee their own safety if they have no knowledge of which boats have not passed. There is likely a list somewhere but not publicised 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netease Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 I might be missing something here there is no mention about the ability of the boat crews, might be an idea if they have to go through vigorous testing before being allowed to crew a vessel, you can have the best boat in the world but if there is a problem what to do 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 21 hours ago, Cake Monster said: Just a tad late with this crackdown. Normal service will resume in about 10 days time . The stationery stores have run out of giant size brown envelopes and are on emergency re-order procedures. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 And to what standard are the boats being inspected to what level have the design stability and quality of construction records etc to what level of training of the crews how often do they practice fire,man overboard,abandon ship drills?records? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timewilltell Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Got to keep the Chinese happy since we've posted everyone else off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swissie Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 So now this weeks "crackdown" is the boats. Next week it will be Farangs wearing dark sunglasses. A while ago there was the "Guest-House Crackdown". Nobody even talks about it anymore. Looking at my calender: The next Crackdown on prostitution is due in about 3 days. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 On 8/5/2018 at 11:46 AM, Valentine said: how can anyone help guarantee their own safety if they have no knowledge of which boats have not passed If the boat floats, it's obviously safe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xylophone Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 14 hours ago, Tug said: And to what standard are the boats being inspected to what level have the design stability and quality of construction records etc to what level of training of the crews how often do they practice fire,man overboard,abandon ship drills?records? Now, now...………..you are expecting common sense, safety and rational thinking to come to the fore. Wrong country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 14 hours ago, Tug said: how often do they practice fire,man overboard,abandon ship Once or twice a month, according to newspaper reports.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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