PHNOM PENH, Jun 10 (NNN-AKP) – A Thai cargo ship sank, in sea off Sihanoukville in south-western Cambodia, yesterday, and all 10 crew members were rescued timely, Cambodia’s National Committee for Maritime Security said, in a news release.
The accident happened at around 12:00 noon local time, when the vessel, shipping 53 containers, was travelling from Thailand to the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, the news release said.
The ship sank, when it was hit by torrential rain and strong wind, as well as, high waves, at a point near Koh Rong Island, it said.
“All 10 Thai crew members were rescued timely by a nearby fishing boat,” it added.
According to the news release, the ship was named Chiang Laan, which is 49 metres long, 15 metres wide, and 3.2 metres deep.– NNN-AKP
