Phuket’s marine safety event will set new benchmarks – Tonight at Boat Lagoon

[snoop1130]

 

Following a spate of near misses, crashes and fatalities caused by marine safety issues around Phuket waters over the past month, the ‘United For Marine Safety’ event is being held tonight from 5pm at the White House in Boat Lagoon.

 

The event has been organised by local tour operator 5 Star Marine, together with other operators, the local Provincial Organisation and Phuket Governor’s office.

 

Anyone can attend.

 

By Peter Roche

 

Full story: Phuket GO 2024-01-15

 

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[hotchilli]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Anyone can attend.

Casual wear and Life jackets are optional.

[newbee2022]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

 

Following a spate of near misses, crashes and fatalities caused by marine safety issues around Phuket waters over the past month, the ‘United For Marine Safety’ event is being held tonight from 5pm at the White House in Boat Lagoon.

 

The event has been organised by local tour operator 5 Star Marine, together with other operators, the local Provincial Organisation and Phuket Governor’s office.

 

Anyone can attend.

 

By Peter Roche

 

Full story: Phuket GO 2024-01-15

 

- 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.

 

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Random drug tests would be appropriate. Also yearly boat inspections if used in tourism. 🙏

[Srikcir]

"new benchmarks" 

Like what? Anything specific as to any detailed agenda or expectations seems missing. 

[brianthainess]

A self promoting business event and lots of free advertising buy this company. init.

[PETERTHEEATER]

More hot air......

[chub]

The next marine tragedy waiting to happen: Speed boats pulling parachutes operate dangerously close to swimmers near the shore at Karon Beach. Shouldn't these boats (i) operate at a safe distance from the shore - say 300 metres, (ii) be fitted with propeller guards and (iii) have at least two crew, one to look forward for swimmers and another to watch the parachute?  A swimmer snorkelling with his head underwater is at great risk.