Thairath Online
24 Apr 2022 1:10 a.m.
The director of the port reveals the salvage of the luxury sailboat The fire engulfed the sea in Phuket. To be completed within 3 days, the damage is expected to be no more than 10 million, but it will not affect the marine environment. Prepare to invite all involved to investigate the cause.
From the incident of a luxury sailing boat worth more than 16 million baht stopped for repairs, a fire broke out. Sunk at the Haven Marina Yacht Wharf, Mai Khao Subdistrict, Thalang District, Phuket Province on the afternoon of April 23.
The latest progress at 19.00 today, April 23, 65, Mr. Nachaphong Pranit, director of the Marine Department, Phuket Branch, revealed that as reported. The Marine Department hurriedly came to inspect the incident site. From the investigation and preliminary inquiry of witnesses, it was found that 220 volts were connected to the ship. but the switch is still on It is estimated that the cause is probably caused by a short circuit. After this will coordinate the relevant agencies to check. The wreck will be salvaged on Monday, April 25, which will take approximately three days, and will then be inspected on board to determine the exact cause again. Initially, the damage was estimated to be no more than 10 million baht.
“In this regard, all concerned parties will be invited Come ask for more information. As for the oil on the ship that many people are worried about. From the inspection it was found that there was little diesel fuel left. which has no impact on the environment,” said Mr. Nachaphong.
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