Oil Spill Contained Off Thailand's Sriracha Coast

A crude oil spill occurred late on June 5 off the coast of Sriracha in Thailand's Chonburi Province. Around 11:54 PM local time, the Phoenix Jamnagar, a crude oil tanker registered in Singapore, released about 20 tons of oil after a pipeline ruptured during offloading.

The spill took place at the Single Buoy Mooring 2 (SBM-2) facility, where harsh weather led to the pipeline failure. The leak persisted for roughly 30 minutes before Thai Oil Public Company Limited, which manages SBM-2, shut down the operation and initiated its emergency procedures.

By 6:05 AM on June 6, Thai Oil informed the Thailand Maritime Enforcement Coordinating Center (ThaiMECC) of an oil slick approximately 10 square meters in size moving southward.

To curb the spread, Thai Oil deployed three containment booms and dispersant agents, while a clean-up vessel, Chonthara Anurak, was dispatched to the scene.

A coordinated response was launched involving multiple agencies, including the Royal Thai Navy, the Marine Department, and the Pollution Control Department. Aerial surveillance assets, such as UAVs, helicopters, and a Dornier 228 aircraft, supported the containment efforts.

Despite challenging sea conditions, the leak was successfully stopped on June 6. By 5:00 PM that day, Thai Oil confirmed that no further traces of crude oil were visible in the ocean or surrounding areas.

No injuries have been reported, and there is currently no evidence of harm to marine life. Environmental monitoring in the area is ongoing.

Phoenix Jamnagar, a crude oil carrier built in 2006 and operated by MOL Tankship Management, remains anchored at the Sriracha Anchorage, according to MarineTraffic.