Authorities are working to avoid a leakage from an oil storage vessel in the Gulf of Thailand following a mishap throughout the upkeep previously today.
The vessel “Benchamas 2”, run by a system of Chevron lies about 129 miles off the Sattahip marine base in Chonburi.
A seal malfunctioned and seawater got in the hull throughout the upkeep On March 13. One team member was eliminated in the mishap.
Director-general of the mineral fuels department Sarawut Kaewtatip stated the department established a “war space” to deal with several companies to prevent a leakage from the storage vessel bring 400,000 barrels of petroleum.
The Benjamas field was purchased to suspend operation for 7 days and it will not have any influence on energy security.
It was at first reported that the reason for the mishap may be associated with human mistake, he stated.
On the other hand, Chevron stated in the declaration that all non-essential workers had actually been eliminated from the vessel. The business revealed sadness over the death of the team member.
The security of all workers and the security of the environment are the leading concerns and the business is dealing with all stakeholders to manage the circumstance,” it stated. ( TNA)
