Television plug suspected in B280mn Phuket superyacht fire

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

A faulty electrical connection where a television was plugged in is believed to have started the fire, said police after inspecting the wreck yesterday (Aug 8). Photo: Eakkpop Thongtub

 

PHUKET:-- Police conducting the initial investigation into the inferno that gutted the Phuket-based superyacht Lady D this week believe that a television plug in a living area on the yacht may be responsible.

 

The news was handed down by Col Kitisat Noopeung of the Phuket Provincial Police Scientific Crime Detection Division and Thalang Police Chief Col Theerawat at a meeting held at Provincial Hall yesterday (Aug 8 ) to review the initial details of the investigation.

 

Investigation officers has asked the Philippines-born Myanmar national Sit Ong Somit, who was responsible for taking care of the yacht when the fire broke, to point out where the fire started, and other areas on the yacht, Col Theerawat said.

Full Story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/television-plug-suspected-in-b280mn-phuket-superyacht-fire-72462.php#DjTvs7YGUH4wqCQl.97

 

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3 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

nvestigation officers has asked the Philippines-born Myanmar national Sit Ong Somit, who was responsible for taking care of the yacht when the fire broke, to point out where the fire started,

"We light bong here."

This incident is a lesson in Budhist / Stoic philosophy.

I see often enough in offices and homes horrible cheap power extensions. It seems most people are not willing to pay any money for decent devices and they reply on death traps.

 

The insurance company may come up with another cause.

Insurance job..

 

Check the video in this report, one tiny hose on the dock to try and extinguish a raging fire !!!

 

No mention of TVs in this report ????

 

https://yachtharbour.com/news/55m-superyacht-lady-d-caught-fire-in-phuket-3399

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Television plug suspected in B280mn Phuket superyacht fire

I'm guessing they did not use a superplug

11 hours ago, wisperone said:

The insurance company may come up with another cause.

I'm sure the loss adjusters will do a much more professional job than the Thai police; they're trained in such metters for a start.

"The Philippines-born Myanmar national Sit Ong Somit, who was responsible for taking care of the yacht when the fire broke, …….

….However, it was not clarified whether Sit Ong Somit was actually on the yacht when the fire started, "

Apparently no one told  Sit Ong Somit that as caretaker of the yacht he should actually sit on it.

 

Is it normal for these vessels to have full fuel tanks if they are just berthed waiting to be sold ?

Would expect to see farang investigators on site soon.Can't believe an insurance company would take seriously anything the Thai police say without a professional investigation.

 

2 hours ago, Soupdragon said:

Is it normal for these vessels to have full fuel tanks if they are just berthed waiting to be sold ?

Would you pay Bt280 million for a yacht without taking it on a trial cruise?

If the television was on, perhaps this film was being watched:-

In Dust and Ashes (2014)

14min | Short, Drama, Family | 13 June 2014 (Australia)

3 hours ago, Soupdragon said:

Is it normal for these vessels to have full fuel tanks if they are just berthed waiting to be sold ?

Full tanks are safer than empty or part full because there is no space above the fuel for a potentially explosive fuel/air mixture to form. Some expensive systems admit inert nitrogen gas into the tank as fuel is consumed. That said, was this diesel or gasoline powered?