Navy searches for six crew missing after fuel tanker sinks off Sattahip
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The Royal Thai Navy is searching for six crew missing after the Thai-registered fuel tanker Venus 14 sank in the Gulf of Thailand off Sattahip, Chon Buri, on 11 Nov. Navy spokesperson Chanin Sriyaphai said oil spill response teams are on standby. The cause is unknown.
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Why it matters
The sinking raises concern about a possible oil spill in the Gulf of Thailand off the eastern coast, and the navy is working with the Marine Department to assess environmental risks.
What's next
The navy said it will continue the search and keep oil spill response equipment on standby.
Key dates
- 11 NovThe First Naval Area Command was notified at around 9am that Venus 14 had sunk with six crew aboard.
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