webfact Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Fire engulfs Phuket speedboats at Chalong PierEakkapop ThongtubFiremen from 10 Phuket fire trucks battled the blaze for two hours. Photo: Eakkapop ThontubPHUKET: -- Police are investigating a fire that broke out at Chalong Pier early this morning (Apr 19), causing an estimated B25 million in damage to six Phuket tour speedboats.Phuket Marine Police Chief Lt Col Panya Chaichana was called to Chalong Pier, a popular departure point for dive tours and tour boats heading to nearby islands, at 3am.Police arrived with 10 fire trucks from Rawai, Chalong and Wichit Municipality.“Firemen took two hours to put the fire out,” said Col Panya.All six speedboats damaged by the blaze belonged to Phuket tour company Nikorn Marine.Full story: http://www.thephuketnews.com/fire-engulfs-phuket-speedboats-at-chalong-pier-57089.php-- Phuket News 2016-04-19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelepulse Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Nikorn has a lot more than six boats, so I'd almost rule out a rival, but you never know. Good riddance to all the speedboats that are buzzing Chinese tourists in and out of Rawai, Laem Ka, and Chalong all day.These boats and drivers are a menace to any other small boats, paddle boarders, kayakers, etc. off Rawai beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Nikorn has a lot more than six boats, so I'd almost rule out a rival, but you never know. Good riddance to all the speedboats that are buzzing Chinese tourists in and out of Rawai, Laem Ka, and Chalong all day.These boats and drivers are a menace to any other small boats, paddle boarders, kayakers, etc. off Rawai beach. In general from Chalong it is the full daytrips, not the shorter trips to Koh Bon and Coral Island like from Rawai and Laem Ka. My first suspicion would be directed towards unhappy staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 So, a re-fuelling accident is not a consideration? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 So, a re-fuelling accident is not a consideration? It would be to me, but not at 3 AM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 So, a re-fuelling accident is not a consideration? It would be to me, but not at 3 AM. Fair enough, although there was a crewmember on the scene who was apparently hurt fighting the fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 So, a re-fuelling accident is not a consideration?It would be to me, but not at 3 AM.Fair enough, although there was a crewmember on the scene who was apparently hurt fighting the fire. Most likely the night watchman .... fast asleep .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 19, 2016 Author Share Posted April 19, 2016 Fire at Chalong pier in Phuket guts six speedboatsPHUKET: -- Phuket police are investigating a fire that broke out at Chalong pier before dawn today, causing an estimated 20 million in damage to six tour speedboats.The fire was reported to happen at a speedboat anchored at the Chamlong pier, a popular pier for dive tours and tour boats heading for adjacent Islands, at about 3 am and quickly spread to engulf five other speedboats nearby.Firemen from 10 fire trucks arrived shortly after being alerted and spent two hours to battle the blaze. All six speedboats were damaged by the blaze. They belonged to Phuket tour company, Nikorn Marine. One crew member was injured in his attempts to put out the fire, police said.The cost of the damage is estimated to be more than 20 million baht.A municipal official all the speedboats anchored at the pier have their tanks filled with gasoline in preparation for tours.During the fire there was sound of explosion, he said.Actual cause of fire was being examined by forensic police.Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/content/160120 -- Thai PBS 2016-04-19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tchooptip Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Firemen took two hours to put the fire out,” said Col Panya. With fire hoses and water? On hydrocarbon fire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuanku Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 What a shame. I am sure their insurance was paid up to date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredNL Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 6 death traps less in Puke-it waters... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyrosman Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 What a shame. I am sure their insurance was paid up to date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeinThailand Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Something fishy about only those boats affected. Guess we know what company is gonna have some new boats very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sead Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 A rival would only do this if he knew the boats weren't insured. Think this is made by the owners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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