160,000-litre oil slick heading north towards pristine beaches
A cargo ship which on Wednesday was seen near the oil leak spot was warned by authorities about travel in the area. (Marine Department photo)
Frantic efforts were underway on Wednesday to clear up about 160,000 litres of crude oil which leaked from an undersea pipeline near Map Ta Phut in Rayong province on Tuesday, Marine and Coastal Resources Department director-general Sopon Thongdee said.
The pipeline belongs to Star Petroleum Refining Public Company Limited (SPRC).
Mr Sopon said the company told the department of the oil leak on Tuesday night. It was necessary to stop the oil drifting north towards beaches in Rayong.
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