Thairath Online
28 Mar. 2022 2:41 a.m.
Samut Prakan Governor-Commissioner of Police 1 Visit the area to investigate the incident “Oil tanker” explodes – fire in the middle of the Chao Phraya River near Phra Chulalongkorn Fortress, Bridge 2, Samut Prakan Province There were 14 people on the boat injured, 1 dead, 14 more. Helped in time – safe. The captain of the boat expected that it may have been caused by the gas spreading as a preliminary cause. Authorities are expediting investigations to determine the true cause.
On March 27, 65, Mr. Wanchai Kongkasem, Samut Prakan Governor, together with Pol Lt. Gen. Jirapat Phumchit, Commissioner of the Provincial Police Region 1 (Commander of Provincial Police 1), Khachitwet Kaewnoi, Phra District Chief Samut Chedi Colonel Thanupet Chamaruek, Superintendent of Phra Samut Chedi Police Station and related agencies traveled to Phra Chulachomklao Fort to investigate the causeoil tanker explosion
From the inspection, it was revealed that the boat was a Thai national boat named “Ampha 8”. One person was injured and one person died. Know the name of the injured person. Mr. Natphisanuphong Maniam, 27, was a first aid, in critical condition, while the deceased was Mr. Prasit Supatawan, 43, a crew member. As for the rest of the staff, the Navy Officers at Phra Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital have all helped to come out safely. Currently, all crew members are being taken for a physical examination at a nearby hospital.
for such ships It’s an oil tanker. With a flash point lower than 60 degrees Celsius, the ship size 2,118 gross tons traveled from Koh Sichang, Chonburi province, carrying 3.2 million liters of crude oil to travel to port number 18B, Bangkok. while waiting for the time to dock then there was an explosion before Initially, the police had blocked outsiders from boarding the boat. and not to move the ship for the probation officer to come and investigate the cause
After being informed, Capt. Anucha Lakraphol, head of the 5th Submarine Squadron, said that following receiving the notification, he immediately headed to the scene with two boats, R 145 and R 3138. Arrived and noticed the people on the boat asking for help. So he came out to help out a total of 14 people.
On the other hand, Mr. Pongchai Singhawankul, 54, the captain of the boat, told regarding the incident. Vessels receiving more than 3 million liters of crude oil are going to deliver to the Bangchak gas station. Before the accident, the boat arrived in front of the estuary, preparing to anchor the boat. After that, an explosion occurred. From predictions, it was thought that there might be a diffuse heat vapor gas. When it starts, it may explode. There were 16 people on board, one injured and one dead, while the other 14 were safe.
Meanwhile, Lt. Gen. Chiraphat, Commander-in-Chief of Police 1, said he had been notified in the followingnoon. The primary cause There was a fire at the bow of the ship. which has not hit the oil tank After the fire had settled The investigating officer and the forensic team will go up to investigate. As for the boat, following the preliminary inspection has been completed will coordinate with the Marine Department and the Marine Police come in and drag it to park in a safe place away from the community and do a more thorough inspection
Mr Wanchai, Governor of Samut Prakan, revealed that from the forecast of officials It is believed that the cause is probably the ship’s system. After the accident, it was the same moment that the water level was low. causing the boat to flow down to the side of Phra Chulalongkorn’s fort The distance is regarding 5 kilometers, which is a good thing that the boat goes down. because it made it away from people’s houses Now have the sheriff and local organizations to check that Are there any villages affected by such incidents?
“After the incident, the province was calm. has been assigned to the Office of Disaster Prevention provincial energy office and related agencies meeting together to plan the audit to rectify the situation further,” said the Samut Prakan governor.
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