The fishing oil tanker "Venus 14" sank in the middle of the Sattahip sea. The First Naval Area Command rapidly deployed patrol boat T.113 and patrol aircraft (LW.1) to intensify the search for six crew members, while preparing to handle potential oil spills.
On 11 Nov 2026, the Facebook pageRoyal Thai Navyposted that the First Naval Area Command (FNC) is urgently conducting search and rescue operations for six crew members after receiving reports that the fishing oil tanker "Venus 14" sank at 09:00 near bearing 227, about 27 nautical miles from the mouth of the Sattahip Naval Base channel.
Immediately upon notification, the FNC dispatched patrol boat T.113 and patrol aircraft (LW.1) to conduct search and rescue operations, inspect for oil leaks, and locate the sunken vessel, while issuing warnings to vessels in the area to ensure maritime safety.
Additionally, coordination with the Marine Department has been made to prepare for water pollution caused by oil. The warship Phan Yee and a helicopter have been placed on standby with personnel and equipment to clean oil spills, ready to deploy upon request.
The Navy confirms its full readiness to search for and assist the victims, while closely monitoring and preventing environmental impacts on the marine ecosystem.
Information courtesy of the Royal Thai Navy Facebook page