2024-03-01 14:57:00
recovery operation “Royal Sukhothai” on the 9th has still not found any missing people in the survey area. 1 mobile phone was detected in the radar room. Including the inability to remove the Harpoon missile launch control device.
On March 1, 2024, which was the 9th day of the “Rescue Mission of the Royal Sukhothai Ship (Limited)” which is an operation to search for and remove dangerous objects from the Royal Sukhothai Ship. By the operations team of the Thai Navy and the United States Navy. At Prachuap Pier, Bang Saphan District, reporters reported that this morning The Navy sent only Boat Tor. 997 along with officers. Participate in a mission running out of Prachuap Pier. To carry out a joint mission with the United States on the Ocean Valor ship with HMS Rattanakosin. Another ship is anchored at the work point.
by action plan There will be 4 dives together to search for missing persons. The battle center room area inside the ship Including removing the capabilities of the Harpoon missile simulation system.
The reporter further reported that in the area of Bang Saphan District, there has been no rain since yesterday evening. The sun was quite strong, the sky was clear, while in the ocean the waves and wind were calm. After the past two days, officials have faced obstacles in their work due to strong winds and waves.
Later at 6:30 p.m. on March 1, 2024, Rear Admiral Wirudom Muangjeen, spokesman for the Royal Thai Navy It has been revealed that Operation to search for and remove hazardous substances on the HTMS Sukhothai, on the 9th, by a combined operation of the Royal Thai Navy and the US Navy on the ship Ocean Valor, moored in the Gulf of Thailand near the site where the HTMS Sukhothai sank. There were 4 dives, with missions to search for missing persons, survey and dismantle the Harpoon missile fire control equipment in the radar room.
For the results of the operation, they surveyed and searched for missing persons in the radar room. Missing person not found Including the inability to remove the Harpoon missile launch control device. which will be considered to find a course of action To further reduce the capability of the Harpoon missile launch system. For the survey of the radar room, no missing persons were found stuck in the room. In addition, today the combined operation One mobile phone was detected in the radar room and was brought up for further investigation. By practicing today All personnel are safe.
Rear Admiral Weerudom Muangjeen, spokesman for the Royal Thai Navy Further revealed that After completing today’s mission, Ocean Valor will return to shore at Prachuap Port. Bang Saphan District Prachuap Khiri Khan Province To move 2 Harpoon missile launch tubes and 2 torpedo launch platforms (6 launch tubes) brought from the HTMS Sukhothai. to send back to Naval Ordnance Department, Sattahip District, Chonburi Province next.
For tomorrow’s operation, Ocean Valor will be moored to receive logistics support at Prachuap Port. There will be a diving operation of the Thai Navy, led by the Royal Ship Man Nai. It is a base of operations for searching for missing persons. and survey for various evidence, including examining and recording evidence Puncture or leak Waterproof conditions of doors in various areas as determined by the investigation committee, including inspection of equipment on the main deck and bow of the ship The Navy will inform you of the results of the operation later.
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