webfact Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that one of the Raja ferry company's passenger ferries listed and half sank in heavy seas at the Donsak port on the mainland in Surat Thani, southern Thailand. The incident happened after passengers and crew had disembarked so there were no deaths or injuries. Picture: Siam Rath The 2005 ton vessel is used to take passengers to and from Koh Samui. It tilted in 5-6 meter deep water at the port. Picture: Siam Rath The media said it had apparently hit something solid under the water. It was carrying a lot of fuel and lubricant oil but there were no reports of a spillage. Picture: Siam Rath Elsewhere in Thailand's print media an Interior Ministry spokesman admitted the accident saying that other ferry services continued unaffected. Picture: Siam Rath -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2023-04-17 - Cigna 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JoePai Posted April 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 17, 2023 Someone forget to close the bow door- Herald of Free Enterprise 4 1 6 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wiggy Posted April 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 17, 2023 1 hour ago, webfact said: The media said it had apparently hit something solid under the water. Hmm. After all the passengers, cars and crew alighted the ferry would’ve been higher in the water. Even allowing for a receding tide it’s unlikely for ‘something solid’ to be in the vicinity of a ferry terminal that has been used for years without a previous incident. My guess (having seen this type of thing before) is that the ballast/fuel was shifted to one side by the swell (or it was incorrectly balanced) causing it to list. 5 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post racket Posted April 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 17, 2023 (edited) By the look of this thing, one would wonder if it was just a matter of time. I have been inside this ferry before and let me tell you, the whole structure is rotten from the bottom up. These things were going 24/7 and the question is if they ever gets maintained. Edited April 17, 2023 by racket 5 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steven100 Posted April 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 17, 2023 It looks pretty decrepit, a crack in the hull or similar I would imagine. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 (edited) Quote It looks pretty decrepit, a crack in the hull or similar I would imagine. The article in the BP said that strong waves kept pushing the ferry against the pier until it tilted and took in water. The ferry settled on the seabed Edited April 17, 2023 by Tropicalevo 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post VocalNeal Posted April 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 17, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Wiggy said: My guess (having seen this type of thing before) is that the ballast/fuel was shifted to one side by the swell (or it was incorrectly balanced) causing it to list. Or someone got enthusiastic and decided to clean the sea strainer.???? It'll be back in service in a week. Edited April 17, 2023 by VocalNeal 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post phetphet Posted April 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 17, 2023 3 hours ago, webfact said: The media said it had apparently hit something solid under the water. In upcoming news! Thailand's new submarine damaged while on trials near Koh Samui. ???? 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 4 hours ago, webfact said: The incident happened after passengers and crew had disembarked so there were no deaths or injuries. How fortuitous. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted April 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 17, 2023 3 hours ago, Wiggy said: Hmm. After all the passengers, cars and crew alighted the ferry would’ve been higher in the water. Even allowing for a receding tide it’s unlikely for ‘something solid’ to be in the vicinity of a ferry terminal that has been used for years without a previous incident. My guess (having seen this type of thing before) is that the ballast/fuel was shifted to one side by the swell (or it was incorrectly balanced) causing it to list. Yes, ballast either shifted or was not accounted for and caused the list. 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wealthychef Posted April 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 17, 2023 52 minutes ago, phetphet said: In upcoming news! Thailand's new submarine damaged while on trials near Koh Samui. ???? This is a glorious theory! I love it. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaywalker Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 (edited) That one strikes a nerve with me. I was out on Phang An in 2005 it happened to be a full moon. ARRRRGHH! I was 38 & my daughter was concieved there. Hillside bungalow looking back towards Samui. Boats HAULING ASS all night. Daytime too. Six Swedish tourists died. Dummy had three outboard engimes on the boat, probably doing 50 knots. the steering cable broke and it capsized....at 55 MPH. Edited April 17, 2023 by jaywalker 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Toby1947 Posted April 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 17, 2023 4 hours ago, racket said: By the look of this thing, one would wonder if it was just a matter of time. I have been inside this ferry before and let me tell you, the whole structure is rotten from the bottom up. These things were going 24/7 and the question is if they ever gets maintained. Maintainance and Thailand should not be mentioned in the same paragraph. Thai Air is a disaster waiting to happen almost banned from Europe & USA a few years ago over maintainance issues. But of course maintainance cost money 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 Unbalanced Ballasting in my opinion. I wonder if the Skipper or Crew know anything about Seamanship ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chongalulu Posted April 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 17, 2023 18 minutes ago, Toby1947 said: Maintainance and Thailand should not be mentioned in the same paragraph. Thai Air is a disaster waiting to happen almost banned from Europe & USA a few years ago over maintainance issues. But of course maintainance cost money That’s the mindset of lacking foresight. In virtually all instances good maintenance SAVES money in the long run through preserving longevity and preventing more costly repairs . I was once told (regularly changing)good quality oil is the cheapest mechanic of all. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazykopite Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 They are rust buckets worse car Ferries I’ve ever been on and I’ve travelled the globe extensively I’m not even sure if they would pass a seaworthy test in Europe . Let’s not forget it’s not that long ago that another Raja ferry sank sadly with loss of life that to was on route to Donsak from Samui thankfully no one was killed this time ???????? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 Lucky they didn't have their oops in open waters. Think I'll stick to the mainland. Just another reason not to go to Samui, as IF I'd ever return for a visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterphil Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 6 hours ago, josephbloggs said: If you read the article it says Raja Farries. Raja is the ferry company, not the name of the vessel. its ferries, not farries too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunPer Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 1 minute ago, misterphil said: Raja is the ferry company, not the name of the vessel. its ferries, not farries too. It's both a ferry company and the name of the vessel, i.e, "Raja 10"...???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarAway Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 1 hour ago, crazykopite said: They are rust buckets worse car Ferries I’ve ever been on and I’ve travelled the globe extensively I’m not even sure if they would pass a seaworthy test in Europe . Let’s not forget it’s not that long ago that another Raja ferry sank sadly with loss of life that to was on route to Donsak from Samui thankfully no one was killed this time ???????? While I agree with you on the unbelievable condition of the "ferries" of Raja in Samui, I think you never saw ferries in Africa? :D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephbloggs Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 31 minutes ago, misterphil said: Raja is the ferry company, not the name of the vessel. Yes, and Seahorse is Seahorse, nothing to do with Raja. Quote its ferries, not farries too. Brilliant, well done for pointing out a typo, very well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 8 hours ago, webfact said: The media said it had apparently hit something solid under the water. I did not think the subs had arrived yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherwood Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 "half sunk" seems about right for a Thai operation, half way good enough is good enough. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wensiensheng Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 Have we established that it’s not the Seahorse yet? If so, maybe I’ll read a few more comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3NUMBAS Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 they have many times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 Seatran is a competing company and seems to keep their ferries clean and well maintained. The same cannot be said about Raja. Many of their ferries are older. I used to take those ferries alot, and I never trusted Raja. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 A troll post and the replies have been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVENKEEL Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 This is the reason I wouldn't ride the Seahorse with family. Regardless the vessel it's the crew that worries me. Don't think an overnighter to Samui would be carefree. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neeray Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 8 hours ago, steven100 said: It looks pretty decrepit, a crack in the hull or similar I would imagine. "Decrepit", just like some of the old fogeys in the current ruling party. Hull cracking and sinking is inevitable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordieabroad Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 I reckon this is why the Thai government are going for submarines 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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