Two freight ships collide in estuary of Chao Phraya River, no casualties

[snoop1130]

Credit: Mahasamut Facebook Page

 

Two freighters loaded with cargo containers collided in the estuary of the Chao Phraya River today (Tuesday), in front of Samut Prakan provincial hall.

 

There are no reports of injuries or deaths, but one of the freighters, OPK3, now has a hole in its hull, about a metre long and a metre wide, which is letting in water.

 

Marine workers are attempting to pump the water out of the vessel to prevent it from sinking.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/two-freight-ships-collide-in-estuary-of-chao-phraya-river-no-casualties/

 

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[Gold Star]

Brake failure no doubt.

 

[Jenkins9039]

11 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

Marine workers are attempting to pump the water out of the vessel to prevent it from sinking

Good luck with that lol

[hotchilli]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Marine workers are attempting to pump the water out of the vessel to prevent it from sinking.

I think they need a bigger pump.

[chilly07]

Hope these weren't part of the flotilla pumping flood relief waters to the sea!

Edited November 3, 2021 by chilly07

[Jen65]

mmmm "marine safety " ??     At the enquiry "  well I didn't see any other ships around so I put the autopilot on and went for my breakfast "     

[Greasewheel]

Did the captains swim away?