Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

Authorities are still searching for a missing vessel, Porntavee, which disappeared in September 16, in a violent storm along with its captain and four passengers en route to Koh Sukorn, Trang Province.

 

Despite a public appeal for help, there has been no sign of the boat or its occupants. The SOS Maritime group has issued alerts to seafarers in Trang and Satun Provinces, requesting their assistance in locating the 25-ton vessel, Porntavee. The boat, piloted by Supit Khaowdee, known locally as Bang Poo, was carrying three other passengers: Fak Khaowdee, Chant Songlong, and Mon Madlu, when it disappeared.

 

 

The boat had departed from Palian Canal in Trang and was headed toward Koh Sukorn, also known as Pig Island. Mid-journey, the vessel was hit by a storm, and high winds caused it to vanish without a trace. It failed to dock at Koh Sukorn, prompting immediate concern.

 

Upon receiving the distress call, local fishing boats, transport vessels, and officials from Koh Sukorn Subdistrict Administrative Organisation (SAO), along with marine police and rescue teams, launched a search operation. The search has covered the waters around Palian District, Trang, and Thung Wa District, Satun Province, but so far, no trace of the missing boat has been found.

 

Authorities have urged all passing vessels, especially those traveling between Tha Kham and Koh Sukorn, to remain vigilant.

 

Rescue operations are ongoing as officials hope for any signs of the lost vessel.

 

 

Red dot showing last known location.

 

-- 2024-09-17

 

I guess the Captain ignored the forecast?

Bang Poo will be in Big Poo if he is found alive

UPDATE
 

Passenger Boat Capsized by Storm Found Off Koh Sukorn – 3 Rescued, 1 Dead
 

 

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A passenger boat that capsized during a storm off the coast of Koh Sukorn has been found, resulting in the rescue of three survivors and the tragic death of one passenger. The survivors described their harrowing experience, fighting to stay afloat throughout the night.

 

On the morning of September 17, two local fishermen, Ongart and Alongkorn (surnames withheld), reported discovering the sunken boat south of Koh Sukorn, between the provinces of Trang and Satun. They were able to rescue the captain and two passengers, Fak and Chan, from the water. Unfortunately, the fourth passenger, 74-year-old Mrs. Mon, had perished. The survivors were taken back to Koh Sukorn for medical care and recovery.

 

Initial inquiries revealed that on the morning of September 16, the captain had set sail with the three passengers, all residents of Koh Sukorn. They departed from Khlong Palian Pier, but were soon caught in a violent storm. Despite wearing life jackets and tying themselves to the capsized boat, they spent the night battling rain and rough seas before being found by local fishermen the next morning.

 

-- 2024-09-17