snoop1130 Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 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 - Aetna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandtee Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 When did the tanker sink? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenkins9039 Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 (edited) 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 Edited January 24, 2022 by Jenkins9039 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydebolle Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 Somchai caught redhanded doing some oil or fuel smuggling again and he opted to sink his illegal mule? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropposurfer Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 The lack of double hulled oil, and other liquid bulk-carriers was, and still is a serious global problem. Queue the 'Exxon Valdez' 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Initial reports stated the cargo was diesel fuel but now it would seem to be a heavier oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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