Thai Oil Public Company Limited issued a statement on the progress of the crude oil spill incident near the sea-mooring buoy (SBM-2) of the Thai Oil Refinery, Sri Racha District, Province. Chonburi, Issue 2, expected to leak 60,000 liters of oil. Most recently, no large oil slicks were found on shore. Confirm that you have insurance and are ready to take responsibility for damages that occur.
According to Thai Oil Public Company Limited (the Company) notifying of an incident of crude oil leaking at the sea mooring buoy (SBM-2) of the Thai Oil Refinery, Sriracha District, Chonburi Province, late at night. On the night of September 3, 2023, the company took control of the situation and took various actions. To prevent the spread immediately after the incident.
000 liters and the incident occurred about 16 kilometers southwest of the coast of Thai Oil Port. The company has expedited various actions. To alleviate the impact of the event By removing the oil spill and setting up buoys to prevent the oil spill from moving towards the coast. It has received good cooperation and support from both government and private agencies. To support personnel, ships, aircraft, equipment, and oil spill removal chemicals. which has been certified according to international standards that It will not affect the marine ecosystem. By surveying and analyzing the cause of the initial leak. Together with a team of technical experts Follow the direction of the current flow. and predict the direction of movement of oil slicks in order to prepare preventive measures in case oil slicks are washed onto the coast. Prepare personnel from the Navy to clean up oil stains on the coast and to provide assistance in the event that oil stains are found on the coast or have an impact on the community.
On the evening of September 4, 2023, a team of experts assessed that The oil slick will have a direction of movement parallel to Koh Sichang. However, from the latest survey on the morning of September 5, 2023, no large oil slick cluster was found. Only a thin film was found. Only on the surface of the sea, which the company will continue to survey to ensure.
The Company has an insurance policy to protect against damages, which covers all risks (All Risk Policy), property damage, business interruption, marine cargo policy, and environmental liability (Pollution). Legal Liability Policy and legal liability to third parties (Third Party Liability)
The Company will continue to expedite actions to resolve and alleviate the impact of the said situation. and will continue to inform you of progress.
Source: Thai News Agency