Sun-Flora Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

In a distressing maritime incident on April 3, 2020, the oil tanker 'Sun Flora' was involved in a collision with the Thai fishing vessel 'Sri-nopparat 11', which has a gross tonnage of 83 (Reg. no. 3109-02396). The accident unfolded approximately 25 nautical miles south of Sattahip in the Gulf of Siam at coordinates 12.11.73 N, 100.54.579 E, around 5:58 a.m. The 'Sun Flora', which was departing from Ho Chi Minh port en route to Bangkok, collided with the trawler, resulting in significant damage to the fishing vessel's hull that led to its rapid disintegration. All eight crew members aboard the 'Sri-nopparat 11' were forced to abandon ship and enter the water, but fortunately, they were rescued by a nearby fishing boat. They managed to record the identification details of the 'Sun Flora' as it departed the scene. The dim conditions at the time of the collision likely contributed to the helmsman of the tanker not being aware of the presence of the smaller vessel. The 'Sun Flora' arrived at its destination in Bangkok later that afternoon. Subsequently, the Sattahip Police Station in Chonburi was alerted and initiated an investigation into the incident. For additional details and visuals, refer to the reports: [Nation Thailand](https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30385342), [Siam Rath](https://siamrath.co.th/n/144358), and [Naewna](https://www.naewna.com/local/483925).