HTMS Chonburi moored at sea after accidental weapons discharge

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On 3/15/2024 at 5:31 PM, snoop1130 said:

 

The Navy has relocated HTMS Chonburi out to sea, from the naval base in Chon Buri province, after a jammed artillery shell was accidentally discharged into HTMS Khirirat, which was docked nearby.

 

The accident caused a fire on HTMS Khirirat and injured 14 sailors.

 

The navy’s commander-in-chief, Admiral Adoong Pan-iam, explained that the relocation of HTMS Chonburi is a preventive measure, to avoid a repeat of the accident, adding “The ship will be thoroughly checked for any more jammed artillery shells or other faults.”

 

Caption: HTMS Chonburi

 

Full story: Thai PBS 2024-03-15

 

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...the relocation of HTMS Chonburi is a preventive measure, to avoid a repeat of the accident, adding “The ship will be thoroughly checked for any more jammed artillery shells or other faults.”

 

Very unprofessional and way less than what should be expected of a military / navy vessel / team. 

 

Surely they have already days ago thoroughly checked their guns to ensure they are not loaded?  

I would expect confirmation that all guns are not loaded as a serious check, performed by mid level officers and reported to senior officers well before they are near a built up area or other navy vessels.

[john donson]

they want new toys and if they have to sink an existing one... you remember... submarine + vessel... 

[NONG CHOK]

I worked for the Australian Department Of Defence in a Naval Shipyard for more than 20 years. We built 12 frigates and performed many refits and repairs. The Navy were under the strictest of of orders to be certain that all explosive devices were safely stored prior to docking. I don't believe these things can happen, especially when docking. It appears that those in control didn't give a ratz for safety including their own personel.

[jacko45k]

9 hours ago, NONG CHOK said:

. It appears that those in control didn't give a ratz for safety including their own personel.

Well safety is sadly lacking generally in the country, be it roads, construction sites, industry and more. One would hope the military had good procedures but apparently not.