Phuket : Fuel Boat Sinks

**Mid** · 04-09-2010, 05:37 PM

Phuket Fuel Boat Sinks: Marine Life Spill Fears
Chutima Sidasathian
Saturday, September 4, 2010

Racha island visitors ride a wild pontoon pier in a Phuket storm
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A PHUKET storm sank a boat containing 40,000 litres of fuel today, sparking concern that environmental damage could follow.

It is believed the boat put to sea despite a storm weather warning of waves up to four metres.

Marine Police rescued four crew from the Chotethaworn 6 about 11am, but the boat and its cargo went to the bottom about 10 nautical miles off the Phuket east coast pier at Chalong.

The boat was believed to have been carrying the fuel to Racha Yai island, home to the five-star Racha Resort, south of Phuket.

A Marine Police officer said Marine Police had advised all ships' captains not to put to sea today because heavy storms and high waves were forecast. But the boat sailed anyway, the officer said, because Racha island depends on fuel for its generators.

Some fuel from the vessel rose to the surface after the sinking, but Marine Police believe the fuel is from the vessel's engine and the fuel for the island is still sealed in the boat.

The issue now is whether the fuel can be retrieved from a depth of 30 metres before a rupture sets it loose, or time triggers holes and leaks in the container. Marine Police were planning to keep a constant watch on the surface above the sunken boat.

It is not known at this stage how much remaining fuel there is on Racha Yai to power its generators. The cost of the load of fuel is estimated at four to five million baht.

Phuket's natural reefs are already under pressure because of coral bleaching, the worst people can recall in a generation, and an excessive number of divers.

But officials from the Department of Marine Coastal Resources in Phuket are delighted with an artificial reef that was sunk off Racha Yai last year in a joint operation with the Phuket Provincial Office and Racha Yai tourism officials.

The artificial reef, known as Star Ruby Point, attracts divers and fish to two sunken vessels - The Harruby, a steel-hulled vessel once used as a dive boat, and a wooden fishing boat.

See the spectacular Phuketwan photo album above.

phuketwan.com

**The Bold Rodney** · 04-09-2010, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by Mid

A Marine Police officer said Marine Police had advised all ships' captains not to put to sea today because heavy storms and high waves were forecast. But the boat sailed anyway, the officer said, because Racha island depends on fuel for its generators.

And the Captain was last heard singing "a life on the ocean wave"

Captain DICKHEAD is his name!

**Mid** · 04-09-2010, 06:38 PM

and you know what pressure he was under to deliver the fuel ?

obvious who the Dickhead is

**The Bold Rodney** · 04-09-2010, 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by Mid

and you know what pressure he was under to deliver the fuel ? obvious who the Dickhead is

No matter what pressure he was "supposedly, possibly, maybe, could" have been under, any skipper has a responsiblity to his craft and crew first and the environment.

And if you weren't such a Wanker you would know that, change your avatar it's obvious you know nothing about nautical matters!

**Mid** · 04-09-2010, 07:38 PM

Thai oil tanker with 40,000 tonnes of fuel sinks in heavy rain, rough seas near Phuket; four crew safely rescued

Thai oil tanker with 40,000 tonnes of fuel sinks in heavy rain, rough seas near Phuket

**The Bold Rodney** · 04-09-2010, 07:50 PM

Originally Posted by Mid

Thai oil tanker with 40,000 tonnes of fuel sinks in heavy rain, rough seas near Phuket; four crew safely rescued

Not sure what point your trying to make now?

Strangley enough I don't remember reading it was 40,000 tons of fuel, just try to understand that not everything you read written in the press or published on the Internet is true, especially in Thaialnd!

**Mid** · 04-09-2010, 07:55 PM

neither addressing you nor trying to make any point , simply relaying info as it comes to light .

as for your advice as to believing what is written on the net , well thank-you Cpt Obvious .

do try to get over yourself twat your not the only one reading this board

**The Bold Rodney** · 04-09-2010, 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by Mid

do try to get over yourself twat your not the only one reading this board

Dear Captain Dickhead 2

You post like a twat and your usless posts are as usual purely "cut and pastes".

I replied to your original and as usual inane and absurd comment about the pressures of a skipper delivering fuel while ignoring marine police advice and ignoring the risks to his crew and the environment.

Your so fucking stupid you didn't even see the mistake in the quantity of fuel spilt, too busy rushing to build the numbers of your posts up I suppose wanker!

**Moonraker** · 04-09-2010, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by The Bold Rodney

Originally Posted by Mid

do try to get over yourself twat your not the only one reading this board

Dear Captain Dickhead 2

You post like a twat and your usless posts are as usual purely "cut and pastes".

I replied to your original and as usual inane and absurd comment about the pressures of a skipper delivering fuel while ignoring marine police advice and ignoring the risks to his crew and the environment.

Your so fucking stupid you didn't even see the mistake in the quantity of fuel spilt, too busy rushing to build the numbers of your posts up I suppose wanker!

You're a bit of a tool really, aren't you?

**The Bold Rodney** · 04-09-2010, 08:16 PM

Originally Posted by Moonraker

You're a bit of a tool really, aren't you?

Only at the weekends...and it take one to recognise one!

And I assume that your interjection is due to you being that wanker Mid's cabin boy

**dirtydog** · 04-09-2010, 08:24 PM

Rodney, your probably not suitable to be posting in the news forum.

Anyway, 40,000 tonnes or liters?

**Moonraker** · 04-09-2010, 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by The Bold Rodney

Originally Posted by Moonraker

You're a bit of a tool really, aren't you?

and it take one to recognise one!

I suppose I'd best be careful here, I am clearly up against a fine intellect!

**genghis61** · 04-09-2010, 08:56 PM

40,000 litres of fuel - 4-5m baht
that's 100-125 baht/litre

Doesn't work out - diesel doesn't cost that?

200 x 200 litre drums?

????

**dirtydog** · 04-09-2010, 09:02 PM

^Yeah but don't forget, they are robbing bstards in Phuket

100baht a liter sounds about right

**slimboyfat** · 04-09-2010, 10:23 PM

Originally Posted by dirtydog

Rodney, your probably not suitable to be posting in the news forum.

Anyway, 40,000 tonnes or liters?

40,000 tonnes would be a decent sized tanker, and we would all have heard about it by now on the international news channels

**dirtydog** · 04-09-2010, 10:29 PM

So its a bit more like a beer lorry crashing with a few hundred crates of lager then

**slimboyfat** · 04-09-2010, 10:31 PM

Originally Posted by The Bold Rodney

Originally Posted by Mid

and you know what pressure he was under to deliver the fuel ? obvious who the Dickhead is

No matter what pressure he was "supposedly, possibly, maybe, could" have been under, any skipper has a responsiblity to his craft and crew first and the environment.

And if you weren't such a Wanker you would know that, change your avatar it's obvious you know nothing about nautical matters!

and you referring to the 'skipper' gives me the impression that your experience of nautical matters was gained from sailing on offshore supply boats or by watching The Deadliest Catch on Discovery Channel

**The Bold Rodney** · 04-09-2010, 11:00 PM

Originally Posted by Moonraker

I suppose I'd best be careful here, I am clearly up against a fine intellect!

Thank God you've actually realised it let alone having the common decency to admit it!

**The Bold Rodney** · 04-09-2010, 11:02 PM

Originally Posted by slimboyfat

and you referring to the 'skipper' gives me the impression that your experience of nautical matters was gained from sailing on offshore supply boats or by watching The Deadliest Catch on Discovery Channel

Neither, I used to own and charter (privately) my own boats, thank you for your enquiry.

**slimboyfat** · 04-09-2010, 11:03 PM

Originally Posted by The Bold Rodney

Originally Posted by slimboyfat

and you referring to the 'skipper' gives me the impression that your experience of nautical matters was gained from sailing on offshore supply boats or by watching The Deadliest Catch on Discovery Channel

Neither, I used to own and charter (privately) my own boats, thank you for your enquiry.

boats. enough said

**dirtydog** · 04-09-2010, 11:07 PM

Boats aint the same as SHIPS then?

**slimboyfat** · 04-09-2010, 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by dirtydog

Boats aint the same as SHIPS then?

You would be wise not to question me DD. I could so easily delete my cornish pasty thread photos and then your forum would be doomed

**The Bold Rodney** · 04-09-2010, 11:21 PM

Originally Posted by dirtydog

Rodney, your probably not suitable to be posting in the news forum. Anyway, 40,000 tonnes or liters?

Thanks DD that's the only complement I've had today!

My money's on "40,000 litres" but Mid's the nautical guru and he placed the contradicting posts.

**The Bold Rodney** · 04-09-2010, 11:25 PM

Originally Posted by slimboyfat

boats. enough said

Two of them were built in Cornwall and I do love a Cornish pasty!

**Moonraker** · 05-09-2010, 12:43 AM

Originally Posted by slimboyfat

Originally Posted by dirtydog

Boats aint the same as SHIPS then?

You would be wise not to question me DD. I could so easily delete my cornish pasty thread photos and then your forum would be doomed

Boats can go underwater (Submarines), Ships cannot.

Eat my knowledge.

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