Phoenix-Jamnagar

On June 5, 2025, at 12.54 a.m., the 'Phoenix Jamnagar' disconnected from an offshore pipeline connection in the Sri Racha District southeast of Bangkok, in the Gulf of Thailand in pos. 13°04.225′ N, 100°46.815′ E. The accident happened due to unexpected severe weather conditions, including high waves and sudden strong winds. Oil dispersants, booms, and skimmers were being deployed to contain the spill. The Thai Oil company initiated a process to stop the oil transfer but during the sudden storm, the breakaway coupling worked as designed to prevent damage to the ship or pipeline. It disengaged, causing the spill which took 30 minutes to stop. Thai Oil along with multiple government agencies worked to contain the oil slick. The National Maritime Interests Protection Center (ThaiMecc) reported that an estimated 20 cubic meters or approximately of oil had spilled . Oil booms were strung at 399 and 600 meters but the spill spread to create a slick covering an area estimated at 10 meters by 10 meters and drifted southwards at a speed of 1 to 2 knots. Boats and helicopters with dispersants were crossing the area, and a skimmer had also been deployed. The goal was to complete the skimming operation by the afternoon of June 6. No damage was apparent to the tanker or the pipeline. Report with photos: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/general/40050889