Phuket, Phuket Harbor Master is preparing to invite those involved to testify about the incident of a chartered speedboat crashing into the rocks at Maiton Island, injuring 8 people and killing 1 person, and is rushing to find measures to prevent a repeat incident. From the case of chartered speedboats Crashed into rocks on the east side of Mai Thon Island, Wichit Subdistrict, Mueang District, Phuket Province, resulting in 8 people injured and 1 person dead, a Russian girl. Currently, there are 3 injured people still being treated in hospital, including 2 Russian tourists and 1 Thai person who is the captain of the boat. The incident occurred on the afternoon of December 31, 2023. Mr. Natchaphong Pranit, Regional Harbor Master, Phuket Branch, said that at this time the Regional Harbor Office 5 has appointed a working group to investigate water accidents. In the case of a speedboat crashing into a rock on a wooden island to investigate the facts that occurred A meeting is expected next week. The part that h as already been carried out is the inspection of the damage condition of the ship at the scene of the incident from the first day (31 Dec. 2023) and after the ship was brought ashore, additional details of the damage condition were collected. To provide information for consideration of legal proceedings. In addition, there was also the effort to take care of the injured. Currently, three people are still being treated in the hospital, two Russian tourists and one Thai person, who is the captain or operator of the boat. It is expected that relevant people can be invited. Whether it's the ship owner Passengers on the boat include tourists who are ready. Ship operators and seafarers Come give evidence about the incident in order to find out the cause of the incident. 'As for the harbor master Will look at matters related to water law, such as expired licenses. readiness of ship Helmsman's certificate, etc., to determine whether the cause of this accident was due to a defect in the ship or caused by the ship's o perator. or there are other factors involved. As for criminal cases, it will be the duty of the investigating officer to proceed according to his authority.' As for measures to prevent this from happening again. will call a meeting of tour boat operators To create an understanding of the use of the Smart Peer system or Smart Port system to build confidence among service users. In addition, it will be integrated with relevant agencies to conduct random drug testing. Especially in the part of ship captains and ship boys, including accelerating training and knowledge of ship crews. Tour guides and tour boat operators should be aware of their readiness to provide services. and ask for cooperation from tour boat owners who must periodically randomly test employees for drugs. Source: Thai News Agency