BANGKOK, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- The Royal Thai Navy said that six crew members were missing from an oil tanker that sank off the coast of Thailand's eastern Chon Buri province on Wednesday.
In a Facebook statement, the navy said it launched an immediate operation to search for the missing crew members following reports that the oil tanker sank at 9:00 a.m., approximately 27 miles off the coast.
The navy said it coordinated with the marine department to implement oil spill response measures and warned nearby vessels to ensure safe navigation.
The navy confirmed its full readiness to search for victims, closely monitoring and preventing any adverse environmental impacts on the sea. ■