Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that the Patraphan, an oil tanker, ran aground at Laem Son Orn, Laem Simila beach in Muang district of Songkhla, southern Thailand. 

 

The ship has gross tonnage of 2,037 tons but was unladen.

 

Initial reports suggested that an anchor line snapped and the ship moored close to shore floated free.

 

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At least no one was smoking.

1 hour ago, MarcelV said:

At least no one was smoking.

And it hasn't sunk - yet !

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Initial reports suggested that an anchor line snapped

A vessel that size should have a chain..........????

18 hours ago, MarcelV said:

At least no one was smoking.

Not allowed on the beach..