LPG Tanker Explodes in Gulf of Thailand

**misskit** · 30-06-2016, 06:03 AM

Sasiwan Mokkhasen
Khao Sod English

CHACHOENGSAO — Four crew members were hospitalized with injuries sustained today when their gas tanker exploded in the Gulf of Thailand.

The Pattarawadee 12, a 1,000-ton liquified petroleum gas tanker, had just transferred its haul at Bangpakong and had returned to sea when it blew up Wednesday afternoon, according to the authorities.

Four out of the 10 crew aboard were severely injured by the ensuing fire and were taken to Bangpakong Hospital. The ship was not severely damaged, police said.

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**Topper** · 30-06-2016, 06:05 AM

Floating bombs, them LPG tankers...

**Maanaam** · 30-06-2016, 07:51 AM

Having grown quite cynical about Thai health and safety measures, I wonder if the crew were properly trained for the job aboard a tanker. Did the guy know that empty tanks have explosive fumes?

**Kurgen** · 30-06-2016, 07:57 AM

He does now

**Cujo** · 30-06-2016, 09:19 AM

That's something i'd pay to see.

**VocalNeal** · 30-06-2016, 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by Maanaam

Having grown quite cynical about Thai health and safety measures, I wonder if the crew were properly trained for the job aboard a tanker. Did the guy know that empty tanks have explosive fumes?

I've grown quite cynical about Thai News reporting.

Apparently the ship exploded and yet wasn't severely damaged?

And 4 out of 10 crew were unfortunately injured in a fire.

Not there was a small explosion on an empty tanker and 4 were injured trying to extinguish the blaze.

Of course empty tankers are more susceptible than full ones but...

Originally Posted by CSFFan

Floating bombs, them LPG tankers...

As of course are floating petrol/gasoline tankers and floating LNG tankers.

The world is a very scary place.

**DJ Pat** · 30-06-2016, 11:52 AM

Any chance they were all smoking as well?

**VocalNeal** · 30-06-2016, 12:49 PM

Probably not?

**harrybarracuda** · 30-06-2016, 01:06 PM

Cap't Prakob is still scratching his head.

The ship was clearing its tank of remaining gas vapor when the explosion occurred, but a local police commander said it was too soon to know for sure.

“We still don’t know what caused the explosion, as the gas had been all transferred out,” said Capt. Prakob Pumprasert of Bangpakong Police Station.

**Mozzbie47** · 30-06-2016, 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by VocalNeal

Probably not?

Might have been having a drag, the sign's are in English,,, Thai not understand .

**VocalNeal** · 30-06-2016, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Cap't Prakob is still scratching his head.

The ship was clearing its tank of remaining gas vapor when the explosion occurred, but a local police commander said it was too soon to know for sure.

“We still don’t know what caused the explosion, as the gas had been all transferred out,” said Capt. Prakob Pumprasert of Bangpakong Police Station.

Sounds like a case of don't piss into the wind. oops I mean don't vent into the wind?

Venting of course being wholly illegal as far a atmospheric pollution is concerned. And LPG being heavier than air doesn't simply disappear into the heavens.

**harrybarracuda** · 30-06-2016, 02:05 PM

Reminds me of this....

**VocalNeal** · 30-06-2016, 03:12 PM

^

**Maanaam** · 30-06-2016, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by VocalNeal

^

Doubly funny because the Arab signwriter miss-spelled "Arabic".

**harrybarracuda** · 30-06-2016, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by Maanaam

Originally Posted by VocalNeal

^

Doubly funny because the Arab signwriter miss-spelled "Arabic".

.... in English.

**harrybarracuda** · 30-06-2016, 06:59 PM

And it sort of reminds me of this.....

Lots more timewasting here....

https://www.buzzfeed.com/briangalind...xxk#.ipPml8JJ2

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