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Star 62

Star 62

Star 62
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The 72 meter long, 3093 dwt cargo vessel Star 62 allided with several riverside homes on the Chao Phraya River in Phra Pradaeng, Bangkok, Thailand. The Star 62 had completed loading cargo of agricultural produce and was en route for Singapore when it suffered a malfunction in the steering system.  The cargo vessel veered into the riverbank crashing into three homes. The homeowners were able to flee in time and there were no injuries.

Authorities arrived on scene and have launched an investigation into the incident. Reports state the vessel’s insurance will cover the cost to the damage caused to the houses. No reports of damage or pollution released from the Star 62.

Sugar Water

Sugar Water

This is a map of the Chao Phraya River drainag...
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A barge sank on the Chao Phraya River in the Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province of Thailand.   The barge had a cargo of 2,300 tons of sugar which was release into the river.   The sugar quickly dissolves and causes the oxygen levels in the river to drop.   The Pollution Control Department states the dissolved oxygen level in the river is at 1.9 mg/litre which is much lower than the normal levels of 3 to 6 mg/litre.   Also, the barge rests in a narrow section of the river which has stopped river traffic.  Clean up operations are being conducted and hopes that rainfall and water released by a dam upriver will restore the water quality.  Authorities are demanding the barge to be removed quickly as possible.

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