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Gas tanker ran aground near Pattaya City
On March 25, 2025, at 2.25 p.m. the 'NP Bangpakong' ran aground near Pattaya City at the Eastern Gulf Coast in pos. 13° 07' N 100° 46' E at the coast of Koh Larn, when the gast tanker was headed from the Bang Pakong District, Chachoengsao Province, to Map Ta Phut Port, Rayong Province, allegedly while trying to avoid the collision with a fishing vessel, the master of which denying the accusation. The local authorities from Koh Larn responded. It was determined that there were no leaks of LPG or fuel spills. Police and marine officials visited the site on the morning of March 26 and had the vessel rechecked to ensure safety in the area, which is near the popular tourist resort of Pattaya. The tug 'Map Ta Phut' was contracted to pull the vessel free from the rocky outcrop on which it is lodged. Engineers and technicians have also been sent to the scene to more accurately assess the vessel’s condition. The first survey showed possible damage to the ballast tanks. The double-hull prevented damage to the cargo tanks, which were empty. An investigation has been launched into the accident. The tanker was refloated on March 26 at around 8.30 a.m. UTC and moored in pos. 13° 11' N 100° 54' E off Laem Chabang at around 10 a.m., where it remained stationary as of March 27. The shipping company stated that the grounding had occurred “due to the employee’s negligence in his duties.” The company accepted responsibility for the incident and promised to implement stricter “preventive measures.” Report with photo and video: https://world.thaipbs.or.th/detail/56985 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K71_AvF-aH0&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.maritime-executive.com%2F&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE
One died in collision with fishing vessel
The "NS Bangpakong" was in collision with a coastal fishing vessel on April 23, 2019, eight miles west of Koh Chang island, Trat Province, in the Eastern Gulf of Siam. One of the eight crew members of the fishing vessel died, the remainer were rescued. The tanker, which was en route from Ho Chi Minh Port to Laem Chabang, returned to collision site and assisted in the rescue operation.
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