The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has ordered three naval vessels from the First Fleet Command to be dispatched to help in containing oil leaking from a sunken tanker in the Gulf of Thailand, about 24 nautical miles from the Chumphon estuary, RTN Spokesman Vice Admiral Pokkrong Monthatphalin said today (Monday).

 

In addition to the three vessels, he said that a mine sweeping ship, which is equipped with a mine disposal vehicle (MDV) which can be converted for use in the clean-up operations, will also be sent to join the operations.

 

Two cargo containers carrying oil disposal equipment will also be loaded onto one of the vessels.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/naval-vessels-dispatched-to-help-in-fight-oil-spill-in-gulf-of-thailand/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-01-24

 

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When did the tanker sink?

3 hours ago, Gandtee said:

When did the tanker sink?

https://www.thephuketnews.com/bid-to-prevent-oil-slick-reaching-gulf-of-thailand-shore-82838.php

Somchai caught redhanded doing some oil or fuel smuggling again and he opted to sink his illegal mule? 

The lack of double hulled oil, and other liquid bulk-carriers was, and still is a serious global problem. Queue the 'Exxon Valdez'

Initial reports stated the cargo was diesel fuel but now it would seem to be a heavier oil.