Order to adjust the speedboat through strong waves from Phi Phi back to Phuket.

3 Aug – Phuket Regional Harbor Master Order to fine the speed boat operator. Disobeying sailing orders during strong winds The ship's captain asked for justice. along with explaining the reasons for having to go through the waves from Phi Phi back to Phuket

In the case of an image of at least 2 speedboat tour boats sailing through strong waves from Phi Phi Island, Krabi Province, to return to the jetty in Phuket Province, and some tourists who board the boat do not wear it. life jacket Until being concerned about safety Afraid of an unexpected event Because during this period, the wind waves in the sea are quite strong. And there are announcements from government agencies to be careful when sailing. and small boats should refrain from leaving the shore

This story, the regional harbor chief, Phuket branch There is an order to check It was found that both speed boats, Natthicha 555 and TSK 6, had crossed a strong wind wave about 3 meters high on their way back from Phi Phi Island, Krabi Province at about 2:30 p.m. on the 1st day. Really last august Therefore ordered to fine the ship controller Violation of sailing orders during strong waves And make an appointment to come to clarify the details of the facts about the incident. to consider further actions in the relevant sections

In this regard, the regional harbour, Phuket branch, has announced to be careful when sailing. During 2-3 August this year, due to the rather strong southwest monsoon prevailing over the upper Andaman Sea, together with the strong depression covering the upper Bay of Bengal. Causing more rain in the south west coast and heavy rain in some areas for safety Ask the master and the captain of the ship increased caution in sailing and avoid sailing offshore area with thunderstorms Small boats in the sea in Phuket should not leave the shore. And boats less than 10 meters in length are prohibited from leaving the shore to the open sea.

Phuket Town Sheriff along with relevant agencies, including the police, the provincial harbor, Phuket branch, administrative officials, tour boat operators, Natthicha 555 boats and TSK 6 boats, boat captains and guides Participate in clarifying the case that such images are published. to be fair to all parties

Mr. Chirathip Pramongkit, captain of Natthicha 555 boat, which is the boat that was filmed. ask for justice along with explaining the reasons for having to go through the waves from Phi Phi back to Phuket After the picture was published while the ship sailed through the high waves, stating that the weather had been checked before traveling. In which the ship was taken out in the morning on the day of the incident, the situation was normal. Until reaching Phi Phi Island, Krabi Province, and before bringing the boat back to Phuket Province, the weather has been checked and the situation has been assessed and found that the wind wave will be strong around 3:00 p.m. to the company to know and to take the boat out of Phi Phi Island around 13.50 hrs. Because the journey will take about 1 hour, which will arrive before the weather changes for sure. But after setting sail for about 20-30 minutes, it appeared that there was a strong wind wave and rain as well. With about 10 boats coming out at about the same time, their boats have 2 engines, so they follow 3 boats, which are large boats. like a pilot boat helping to cut the waves There are also other boats following along, which is safer than taking the boat back to Phi Phi Island. Because turning the boat back has a chance to miss and capsize. Chasing is a way for sailors who know that when encountering waves, they must have large ships ahead to help cut through the waves. and stick together for safety The part that can be seen in the picture that the boat goes left and right It is the nature of sailing when encountering waves. Because if the boat hits the wave directly, it will break. It is necessary to run diagonally to surf the waves to reduce the impact which on that day the waves were about 3-4 meters high. On the part of the operators of both ships, they confirmed that before setting sail every time, they would check the condition of the ship. readiness of the ship safety equipment, lifeboats, as well as the availability of boat drivers and boat controllers which is in accordance with the safety measures prescribed by government agencies in all respects And when the boat leaves the port, there will always be coordination with the captain of the boat. Including informing the weather Including asking for opinions of the ship's captain. Because sometimes the legs go to calm waves and winds But when reaching the middle of the sea, there may be waves and winds. In the meantime, the captain must help assess. which we attach great importance to in terms of safety Because sometimes the legs go to calm waves and winds But when reaching the middle of the sea, there may be waves and winds. In the meantime, the captain must help assess. which we attach great importance to in terms of safety Because sometimes the legs go to calm waves and winds But when reaching the middle of the sea, there may be waves and winds. In the meantime, the captain must help assess. which we attach great importance to in terms of safety

In the case of seeing some tourists not wearing life jackets while on the boat The guide informed that before leaving the pier All tourists on the boat wear life jackets. But after sitting for a while, it appeared that he was seasick and vomited, so he took off his life jacket. And at the time when the camera captured, there were only 2 people, but after managing themselves, the tourists put on life jackets again.

Mr. Adul Raluekmoon, boat inspector Please follow the announcement of the Phuket Regional Harbor Office. And let entrepreneurs tighten to maintain safety measures during this monsoon. and asked the master and the master of the ship to be more careful when sailing. Avoid sailing far from shore and in areas prone to thunderstorms. Small boats in the sea in the area of Phuket should not leave the shore. And boats less than 10 meters in length are prohibited from leaving the shore to the open sea. – Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency