Environmental alarm in Phuket: Salvage of the sunken cargo ship SEALLOYD ARC

Environmental alarm in Phuket: Salvage of the sunken cargo ship SEALLOYD ARC

Concern for the environment in Phuket remains a hot topic. A few days ago, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Su Chai issued an urgent directive to the Department of Environmental Control (Kp). This is intended to support the salvage work of the sunken cargo ship SEALLOYD ARC. The situation calls for immediate action to ensure that the coastal region and its water quality remain well protected.

“We have to take action,” Su Chai said. He expressed concern about the condition of the sunken ship and called for continued monitoring of water quality. This is particularly important as the cargo ship was carrying dangerous goods in 14 containers. Kp Director Surin Wakkitthamrong explained that a special program, OILMAP, is used to predict the movement of potential oil spills and to best analyze the situation.

Protective measures and monitoring

Thanks to the simulations, it can be seen that the oil is moving westwards into the open sea, which makes the monitoring set up by Kp particularly important. The department has also collected comprehensive information about the dangers of the transported materials in order to effectively support the recovery teams. Self-protection is important: Kp offers recommendations on the use of tools and equipment to check for chemical leaks so that the work can take place safely.

The public is encouraged to continue to enjoy recreational activities at the beach while water quality is monitored. But caution is advised! If containers containing dangerous substances are spotted, citizens are asked to take photos and report the location of the containers. This can help identify dangers more quickly and respond correctly.

Emergency contacts and information

There are important contacts in the event of emergencies or observations: The Kp department can be reached on 1650, the port authority on 1196 and the Maritime Safety Center on 1465. In addition, Kp provides ongoing information about water quality on its website and on social media. This means that all citizens remain informed at all times and can act responsibly.

The recovery work of the SEALLOYD ARC is a clear appeal to everyone - fisheries, tourism and the entire population are instructed to treat their environment with care. This is a good deal for the future of Phuket!

Further details can be found in the article by today.line.me.