The 1st Naval Area Command has dispatched patrol ship T.113 and patrol aircraft to urgently search for six crew members of the 'Venus 14' after it sank in the middle of the sea, while preparing to respond to an oil spill.
On 11 Nov 2023 GMT+7, Rear Admiral Chanin Sriyapai, Navy spokesperson, revealed that the 1st Naval Area Command received a report at 09:00 today that the fishing oil tanker 'Venus 14' with six crew members sank southwest, 27 miles from the entrance channel of Sattahip Naval Base.
Immediately upon receiving the report, the 1st Naval Area Command responded by ordering patrol ship T.113 and patrol aircraft (L.W.1) to urgently carry out search and rescue missions, monitor for oil spills and floating debris from the sunken vessel, and issue maritime traffic warnings to ensure navigation safety.
Additionally, coordination was made with the Marine Department’s Water Pollution Control Coordination Center to prepare for potential oil spill cleanup. The Navy also ordered the warship Pan Yee, equipped to contain oil spills, and helicopters with oil spill removal equipment to be ready to deploy immediately upon command or request.