Chonburi Harbor Master Speed up the process of removing oil spills next to Panamanian ships in Laem Chabang from pumping 2,000 liters of ballast out of the ship and notify the ship owner to be responsible for the expenses. Repeat! The same incident must not be repeated again.
A news report from the Harbor Department (Lun.) informs, on February 12, 2023, the 6th Regional Harbor Office, Chonburi Branch and the Office of Traffic Management and Maritime Safety. Received notification of an oil spill found on the side of the vessel MSC ALXEA, nationality PANAMA, IMO Number 9129873, size 42307 Grt., Captain Vujosevic Svetozar, in Port C2, Laem Chabang Port. From a preliminary investigation, the ship’s captain testified that the ship’s ballast water had been pumped out of the hull, causing about 2,000 liters of fuel to leak.
Mr Soraphong Paitoonphong, Acting Director General of the Marine Department assigned Phuripat to Mr Teerakul Phisuth Deputy Director General of the Marine Department (Safety side) Instructed the 6th Regional Harbor Office, Chonburi Branch, to speed up the process of spill removal oil as soon as possible. reduce environmental impact Follow the law strictly And don’t leave the ship out of port.
In this regard, the 6th Regional Harbor Office, Chonburi Branch, has coordinated with the oil spill removal company to enter the area to remove the oil spill. And use the boom to surround the stern area to prevent oil from spreading.
Most recently, at 10:00 am on February 13, 2023, approximately 80% of the oil stains had been removed.
The Marine Department has taken steps to preserve ships. and collect documents to report complaints Blame the boat owner and the boat master. with the Laem Chabang Sub-District Police Station of Chonburi Province on charges of an offense under Section 119 bis of the Thai Waters Navigation Act In case of oil spills affecting the environment and informing the ship owner’s agent that he must the ship owner is responsible for all costs in removing the oil spill. The ship owner’s representative acknowledged and coordinated the insurance to be responsible for the damage that occurred as well.
And the officers of the Marine Department are strict and strict to follow the measures systematically and clearly in accordance with the law. In order to prevent the incident from happening again, if there is any progress, I will inform you in the future.
