PHUKET: The captain and engineer of a tour cruise vessel that operates between Phuket and Phi Phi have been charged with environmental breaches following incriminating photographs published on Facebook.
The photos were posted by activist Dr Thon Thamrongnawasawat who noted: ''This happened on April 30 at 3pm, the tour boat was anchored on the right side of Ao Ton Sai. It is hard to miss, please investigate."
Marine Police from Krabi province and rangers from Phi Phi's Nopprat Thara Marine National Park quickly responded and the captain and the engineer admitted discharging the fuel into the sea unintentionally from the Sea Angel 5, which is operated by Nikorn Marine from Phuket.
Although the fuel was said to have dissipated by today, inevitably it will kill some marine life.
Dr Thon has proven that speaking up and capturing evidence can make a difference when outrageous breaches of the law are occurring with little concern for the future of the Andaman region's marine life. He is the early leader in the competition for the Phuketwan Environmental Excellence Award for 2015.
The photos were posted by activist Dr Thon Thamrongnawasawat who noted: ''This happened on April 30 at 3pm, the tour boat was anchored on the right side of Ao Ton Sai. It is hard to miss, please investigate."
Marine Police from Krabi province and rangers from Phi Phi's Nopprat Thara Marine National Park quickly responded and the captain and the engineer admitted discharging the fuel into the sea unintentionally from the Sea Angel 5, which is operated by Nikorn Marine from Phuket.
Although the fuel was said to have dissipated by today, inevitably it will kill some marine life.
Dr Thon has proven that speaking up and capturing evidence can make a difference when outrageous breaches of the law are occurring with little concern for the future of the Andaman region's marine life. He is the early leader in the competition for the Phuketwan Environmental Excellence Award for 2015.
Excellent news.
So what was the punishment?
Posted by Tbs on May 1, 2015 21:21