Picture as it sunk under the waves.

 

The Pattaya Regional Marine Department received a report of the sinking of a fishing vessel, Sahachai 6 (Registration No. 270929991), in the waters near Samae San, Sattahip District, Chonburi Province. The vessel, a coastal motor fishing ship with a registered gross tonnage of 71, was anchored approximately 5 nautical miles east of Samae San Island when it began taking on water.

 

Owned by Mr. Pallop Chitprasan and Mr. Peera Chitprasan, the vessel was awaiting a fishing operation when the crew noticed water entering the hull. Despite efforts to pump out the water, the rapid influx overwhelmed the system, causing the ship to sink.

 

All ten crew members managed to escape safely and were picked up from the water by other local vessels and brought ashore without injuries. Authorities confirmed there was has so far been no oil spill or environmental damage from the incident.

 

The Marine Department continues to monitor the situation and will investigate the cause of the water ingress to ensure future safety measures are implemented.

 

File picture of the boat

-- 2024-11-30

 

 

8 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Authorities confirmed there was has so far been no oil spill or environmental damage from the incident.

So far...