​ Tug sank in Gulf of Siam, crew rescued

Tug PL ARTHENA sank in Gulf of Siam some 10-12 nm off Koh Phangan island, close to Samui island, Surat Thani Province, Thailand, shortly after 1200 LT Jan 7. 9 crew went into life raft and have been picked up by close by tanker NAPAPA (IMO 8534069), all are secure. Tough climate is believed to be the reason for catastrophe.
Tug PL ARTHENA, IMO 8019461, GT 292, constructed 1980, flag Thailand.
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