The Royal Thai Navy has set up a center to prevent and eliminate water pollution due to oil. The Royal Thai Navy (RTA) has deployed personnel and equipment to expedite the elimination of oil spills from oil tankers. into the sea in the area of Chonburi province

Today (September 5, 2023), Admiral Prajadhipok Monthatphlin, spokesman for the Royal Thai Navy, along with Vice Admiral Pichai Lochusakul, Commander of the 1st Naval Region as Director of the Center for the Protection of National Interests at Sea ( Sornchon.) Part 1

Mr. Naris Niramaiwong, Deputy Governor of Chonburi Province, Mr. Phuripat Teerakulphisut Deputy Director-General of the Marine Department and Mr. Natthaphon Meerit, representative of Thai Oil Public Company Limited, jointly held a press conference. In the case of oil spilling into the sea in the area of Sriracha District, Chonburi Province from the incident of crude oil from an oil tanker Leaked while unloading crude oil near Sea Mooring Buoy No. 2 (SBM-2) of Thai Oil Refinery. By such an event Happened on September 3, 2023 at 9:00 p.m. After the incident, the company took control of the situation by closing the valve of the problematic oil pipe and placing additional buoys to surround the oil stain. To prevent and limit the spread according to international standard procedures. As a result, there are currently no additional oil spills. and no one was injured from the incident. However, there was oil that leaked into the sea. a certain amount which may cause water pollution due to oil which affects the natural resources under the sea

In this regard, the Marine Department has coordinated with the Navy. Proceed with the establishment of a water pollution prevention and elimination center. Because of the Royal Thai Navy oil" or abbreviated as Royal Thai Navy by Admiral Choengchai Chomchoengphaet, Commander of the Navy. ordered The 1st Naval Region established an operations control center to prevent and eliminate water pollution due to oil. Naval Area Region 1 (C.P.N.T.R. 1) Consisting of the National Marine Interests Protection Center Region 1, Marine Department, Marine Police, Department of Marine and Coastal Resources. Department of Pollution Control Department Prevent and alleviate disasters Collaborating with Chonburi Province and Thai Oil Public Company Limited to organize personnel and equipment. Accelerate the elimination of oil spills that have leaked into the sea in Chonburi Province. From the incident of crude oil from an oil tanker leaking into the sea in the Sri Racha District area. While unloading crude oil near the sea mooring buoy No. 2 (SBM-2) of the Thai Oil refinery. With such an event Happened on September 3, 2023 at 9:00 p.m. After the incident, the company took control of the situation by closing the valve of the problematic oil pipe and placing additional buoys to surround the oil stain. To prevent and limit the spread according to international standard procedures. As a result, there are currently no additional oil spills. and no one was injured from the incident. After the incident, the company took control of the situation by closing the valve of the problematic oil pipe and placing additional buoys to surround the oil stain. To prevent and limit the spread according to international standard procedures. As a result, there are currently no additional oil spills. and no one was injured from the incident. After the incident, the company took control of the situation by closing the valve of the problematic oil pipe and placing additional buoys to surround the oil stain. To prevent and limit the spread according to international standard procedures. As a result, there are currently no additional oil spills. and no one was injured from the incident.

In this connection, the Royal Thai Navy, through the 1st Naval Region and the 1st S.R. Chonburi Region, sent aircraft to conduct survey flights. and take pictures of oil and water stains To analyze the movement of some oil. And it is expected that the oil stain will move from the south of Tai Bat Island, Chonburi Province, and will have a trend of moving up and down with the current to the northeast and the oil stain will begin to enter the southern part of the island. bat tail Chonburi Province on September 4, 2023 at 11:00 p.m. this evening. It is expected that there may be some oil stains. Move past Bat Island to the northeast. and there will be some oil stains Was blown onto the shore of Bat Island The 1st Naval Region and SROC Region 1 have dispatched personnel from the Anti-Aircraft and Coast Guard Command (S.O.R.F.) to be stationed at Koh Tai Bat. To prepare for storing oil stains If there is a landing The same steps and methods will be carried out as in the case of an oil leak in Rayong Province.

for important practice In the past, yesterday (September 4, 2023) at 3:00 p.m., an anti-submarine helicopter (Helicopter 1) with a Helibucket loaded with 900 liters of oil stain remover lifted off on its first trip. from the 1st Naval Region Squadron, Sattahip District, Chonburi Province, to scatter the places where oil spills were found in the sea, Chonburi Province, as well as the incident command center. The incident has been raised to Tier 2, which the Navy The 1st Naval Region has worked with various agencies as mentioned above. Establish a coordination center for the prevention and elimination of water pollution due to oil and an operations control center. Eliminating water pollution due to oil To perform duties in directing and coordinating with relevant agencies in removing oil spills. Along with working with the private sector which the navy Will send Luang Tachai boat and the Royal Ship Samaesan Go help remove oil stains. In addition, a boat will be sent to the district. 235 for inspection together with ships of the Marine Department, Fisheries Department, Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, Marine Police, and aircraft. of the Navy and 100 personnel from the Anti-Aircraft and Coast Guard Command to work together to clean up oil spills, most recently this morning from a walk survey along the coast. Koh Sichang area and In the vicinity of the Royal Thai Army's military personnel, no oil stains have been found. The information will be used to evaluate the situation for further action. It is expected that various situations It will be resolved in the next 2-3 days.

Source: Thai News Agency