A former deputy commander of the Third Naval Area Command says that Phuket, Phang Nga, and Krabi need fireboats that can handle cruise ship fires to deal with the threat of marine fires.
According to the Bangkok Post, despite the fact that these provinces welcome hundreds of marine vessels annually, Rear Adm. Amornchote Sujirat stated that there are insufficient firefighting boats in the three areas.
He said that fires on vessels are common, especially when they are docked, and that they frequently cause boats to sink because they cannot be put out quickly.
In order to handle emergencies more effectively, R/Adm. Amornchote suggested that the government acquire high-pressure fireboats, particularly speedboats.
In addition, he emphasized the significance of fire prevention measures on board vessels, such as properly trained crew and equipment, in the rapid management of fires.
The remarks made by R/Adm. Amornchote come in the wake of a fire that broke out on the Flamingo Lady 2 catamaran on Thursday (Oct. 3) as a result of an engine problem that led to an explosion. This caused the vessel to sink off the coast of Phuket.
While no lives were lost in the occurrence, he asked nearby specialists to address the absence of firefighting vessels to further develop security at occupied ports.
Charoon Rungsamut, 31, the captain of the catamaran, suffered only minor injuries. For treatment, he was taken to Thalang Hospital.
A committee to look into the incident has been set up under the direction of Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri.
Additionally, Ms. Manaporn stated that operators of passenger boats must comply with all legal safety requirements to prevent accidents.
