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Sun Flora

Sun Flora

Sri-nopparat 11
Photo: siamrath.co.th

During the early morning hours of April 3, the 107 meter long, 6852 dwt tanker Sun Flora collided with the wooden 83 gt fishing vessel Sri-nopparat 11 in the Gulf of Thailand off Sattahip, Thailand. The trawler quickly broke apart sending its 8 crew overboard into the water.  A passing trawler saw the incident and was able to rescue all 8 crewmen. The Sun Flora did not stop and continued on to  Bangkok. No reports of injuries or damage to the Sun Flora.  Local authorities were alerted and have launched an investigation into the incident.

Gulf of Thailand Fire

Gulf of Thailand Fire

Photo: metroforensics.blogspot.de
Photo: metroforensics.blogspot.de

A unnamed fishing boat caught fire in the Gulf of Thailand. The fire was spotted by the 36 meter long crewboat SC Glory 2 who quickly came to their aid. The crew of the SC Glory 2 arrived on scene and were able to extinguish the blaze and rescue all seven crew on the fishing vessel. Several crew of the fishing vessel had sustained burns and the crew of the SC Glory 2 provided medical aid.

Sri Kandi 515

Sri Kandi 515

Sri Kandi 515
Photo: Fleetmon

The 88 meter long tanker Sri Kandi  515 went ashore in the Gulf of Thailand at Narathiwat, Thailand. The tanker had been moored offshore when strong winds caused her anchor line to drag.  No reports of injuries.  Reports state there are no signs off pollution as the tanker holds remain intact with its 2500 ton cargo of palm oil. The Sri Kandi 515 had been hijacked on October 9 in Kalimantan waters by pirates.