Supertanker Disconnects From Pipeline in Storm Causing Oil Slick

Supertanker Disconnects from Pipeline in Storm Causing Oil Slick

Thai Oil along with multiple government agencies are racing to contain an oil slick that occurred overnight as a supertanker owned by Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines disconnected from an offshore pipeline connection during a storm. Oil dispersants, booms, and skimmers are being deployed to contain the spill. The National Maritime Interests Protection Center (ThaiMecc) initially reported that an estimated 10 cubic meters or approximately 10,000 liter…

20 tonnes of crude in Chon Buri waters

One of Thailand's major crude oil producers has stated that a leak from one of its storage sites off the shores of Chon Buri province late Thursday was due to an unforeseen accident.

20,000 Litres Of Oil Spilled Into Gulf Of Thailand After Supertanker Disconnects From Pipeline

Image Credits: National Maritime Interests Protection Center/Facebook A sudden storm off the coast of Thailand caused a supertanker to disconnect from an offshore pipeline late at night on June 5, leading to a crude oil spill of up to 20,000 litres into the Gulf of Thailand. Cleanup operations involving several government agencies and private companies began immediately and are still ongoing. The Phoenix Jamnagar, a Singapore-registered supertan…

Chon Buri oil spill sparks swift cleanup effort

Chon Buri oil spill sparks swift cleanup effortLegacyAn oil spill off Chon Buri’s coast triggered an urgent response, but officials say there’s no danger to Pattaya or Bang Saen. Thai authorities have sprung into action following a minor oil spill involving approximately 8,000 litres of Murban crude oil from the MT Phoenix Jamnagar, a massive 160,000-tonne VLCC tanker. The leak occurred around 1am yesterday, June 6, at a Tier 1 buoy located abou…

Chonburi Governor Assures Control Over Minor Oil Spill, Urges Public to Distinguish Plankton Bloom from Contamination

The Pattaya News =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Chonburi, Thailand – Authorities have swiftly responded to a minor oil spill involving approximately 8,000 liters of Murban crude oil from the VLCC tanker MT Phoenix Jamnagar. The incident occurred at Tier 1 buoy, about 6 kilometers off the coast of Sri Racha, Chonburi, outside the port area. Initial assessments indicate the oil is drifting […] Chonburi Governor Assures Control Over Minor Oil Spill, Urges Public…