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Collision in Gulf of Siam

Collision in Gulf of Siam

CN_JUMBOS

The 185 meter long, 45496 dwt bulk carrier Anton Topic and the 166 meter long, 27321 dwt bulk carrier CN Jumbos collided in the Gulf of Siam off Ko Rin Island, Thailand. The two vessels were leaving the area after completing cargo operations when the Anton Topic struck the port side of the CN Jumbos.  The Anton Topic sustained damages to its bow while the CN Jumbos sustained 70 meter long gash to its hull and suffered water ingress in three cargo holds.  The Jumbos’ crew managed to stabilize the vessel by creating a 5 degree starboard list by ballasting.  No reports of injuries and no pollution released.  The Anton Topic was allowed to proceed on its voyage to Malaysia.

Photo: manager.co.th
Photo: manager.co.th
Thai Ferry Sinks

Thai Ferry Sinks


An overloaded double-decked ferry carrying tourists capsized and sank off Lan Island, Thailand.   The ferry left Lan Island with 200 people on board bound for Pattaya.  Shortly after the vessel left port, the ferry suffered engine problems.  Fumes and exhaust from the engine forced passengers from the lower deck onto the second deck.  The ferry soon lost stability and capsized onto its side before sinking.  Passengers and crew had to cling onto coolers and other floatsam until rescuers came to their aid.  The ferry did not have enough life vests on board for the number of people on board.  Rescuers were able to save over 190 people, but six passengers perished.  Several others suffered injuries with one child in critical condition at a nearby hospital.   Authorities report that the ferry was operating over its capacity.  The vessel was only allowed to have 130 to 150 passengers.  Authorities are looking for the master of the ferry

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Pernfung 2

Pernfung 2

Photo: phuketwan.com

The passenger ferry Pernfung 2 went aground off the coast of Keaw Island, Thailand.  The ferry was en route to Phuket Island from Pi-Pi Island with 115 passengers when it encountered heavy swells with waves reaching four to five meters.   The waves broke over the bow of the Pernfung 2 and the vessel began to take on water.  The Pernfung 2 proceeded to beach itself to avoid sinking.  The ferry Pichanon was alerted and diverted to Keaw Island where it safely rescued all the passengers.  No reports of injuries.  Reports state the owners plan to salvage the vessel valued around 18 million baht.

 

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