Oil Workers Come Ashore As Tropical Depression Heads For Gulf Of Thailand

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Oil workers come ashore as tropical depression heads for Gulf

THE NATION

SONGKHLA: -- In the wake of an approaching tropical depression, workers on offshore oilrigs in the Gulf of Thailand have evacuated to the mainland for the first time this year.

"This is in line with safety measures," Wanchai Sak-udomchai said yesterday in his capacity as director of the Southern Meteorological Centre (East Coast) Songkhla.

He said the tropical depression was expected to enter the Gulf of Thailand between tomorrow and Sunday.

Wanchai said employees of oil firms like Chevron and PTT Exploration and Production have followed the precautions in leaving their offshore platforms and returning to the mainland.

Wanchai described the evacuation as a normal step in such circumstances.

"Last year, there were five such evacuations," he said.

Deputy Prime Minister Plodprasop Suraswadi said yesterday if the tropical depression entered the upper part of the gulf, provinces from Phetchaburi down would feel its influence. If the tropical depression moved into the middle part of the gulf, the impact would be felt from Prachuap Khiri Khan down.

The Meteorological Department said the tropical depression was yesterday centred about 400 kilometres southeast of Ho Chi Minh City with a maximum sustained wind velocity of about 55km per hour.

Plodprasop urged people to follow weather forecasts issued by the department.

Wanchai said the tropical depression would likely increase rainfall in Thailand's South and cause rough sea conditions between tomorrow and Sunday.

"The waves will likely be a few metres high between Phetchaburi and Surat Thani," he said.

-- The Nation 2012-11-15

[fareastguy]

"The waves will likely be a few metres high between Phetchaburi and Surat Thani," he said.

High waves in Phetchaburi .. should I be worried as this is an inland province ???

Just wondering if I've missed something ?

[takatukaland]

"The waves will likely be a few metres high between Phetchaburi and Surat Thani," he said.

High waves in Phetchaburi .. should I be worried as this is an inland province ???

Just wondering if I've missed something ?

It's near the ocean[Hua Hin],maybe u thought of petchabun,that's north or central Thailand

[asiawatcher]

55km/h winds makes for good sailing...

[JulesMad]

Probably another tsunami of 10 cm

[Dap]

55km/h winds makes for good sailing...

Yeah, but waaay tooo many speed bumps.

[drdoom6996]

"The waves will likely be a few metres high between Phetchaburi and Surat Thani," he said.

High waves in Phetchaburi .. should I be worried as this is an inland province ???

Just wondering if I've missed something ?

It's near the ocean[Hua Hin],maybe u thought of petchabun,that's north or central Thailand

He's just a little north today.

[Tanaka]

Tropical depression? Hmm, I had one of those a while back.

[Moruya]

These rigs are not abandoned for nothing.

Huge expense

[FarangTalk]

We were on standby to evac but it was cancelled so we stayed on the rig.

Was looking forward to a few days in a hotel...

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[Moruya]

We were on standby to evac but it was cancelled so we stayed on the rig.

Was looking forward to a few days in a hotel...

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They always leave a few on. You must be a Sparky!

[Suradit69]

These rigs are not abandoned for nothing.

Huge expense

Shouldn't these warnings be extended to include tipsy Russian tourists on jet skis?

[ThaiKiwi]

Maybe we should take this time to remember what happened when the Seacrest capsized back in 1989 when Typhoon Gay struct in November of that year.

[Mosha]

We were on standby to evac but it was cancelled so we stayed on the rig.

Was looking forward to a few days in a hotel...

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They always leave a few on. You must be a Sparky!

Or expendable

[jackr]

These rigs are not abandoned for nothing.

I suppose they have no choice for insurance purposes? While the rigs can withstand the winds, even a moderate gale could easily pick up a bloke and dump him over da side--dodgy up top even with a breeze. Also choppers can't land/take-off, it's heavy for ships to moor up and any anchored barges are under big stress...

[kbelyeu]

LOL.. in other news alcohol consumption increased 100 percent whilst said oil workers were on shore!

Regards,

Kurt

[sunshine51]

""The waves will likely be a few metres high".....

Surf's Up!

[ratcatcher]

""The waves will likely be a few metres high".....

Surf's Up!

"Charlie don't surf!"

[sunshine51]

""The waves will likely be a few metres high".....

Surf's Up!

"Charlie don't surf!"

I do! More to the point...Does Plod surf?!

Edited November 20, 2012 by sunshine51