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The Royal Thai Navy’s Maritime Enforcement Command Center Region 1 (Thai-MECC Region 1) launched an urgent rescue operation after the passenger vessel Suea Dam Glow, carrying approximately 97 passengers en route to Koh Kood, reported a hull breach and water ingress about 10 nautical miles off Laem Sok Pier.
The vessel’s crew requested emergency support, specifically water pumps, to manage flooding. Thai-MECC Region 1 coordinated with the Marine Civil Affairs Division and the Joint Civil-Military Command for Maritime Security to dispatch naval assets.
The Royal Thai Navy deployed HTMS Thepa and Patrol Boat to the scene. The operation is being conducted in close coordination with Thai-MECC Region 1, regional marine authorities, and local rescue teams.
As of now:
- 43 passengers have been safely evacuated by the Koh Kood Chonlatee vessel and returned to Laem Sok Pier.
- A second group is en route aboard the Koh Kood Express, expected to arrive shortly.
- All passengers are reported safe.
- Two crew members remain onboard with rescue personnel to assist ongoing operations.
- Naval units are currently deploying water pumps to stabilize the vessel.
