Fishing boats anchor off Dong Tan Bay, Sattahip due to rough seas

MGR Online•Society•17d ago

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Rough seas and strong winds have forced hundreds of fishing boats to anchor off Dong Tan Bay in Sattahip, Chonburi, as a safety precaution.

•Hundreds of fishing boats, both small and large, have anchored off Dong Tan Bay in Sattahip, Chonburi.
•The decision to anchor is due to rough seas and strong winds that have persisted for the past week.
•Authorities are warning residents and tourists to avoid swimming in the area due to dangerous wave conditions.

•For the past week, the area in Sattahip District, Chonburi Province, has experienced heavy rain and strong winds.
•Strong winds and storms have caused high waves, reaching nearly 3 meters in some areas along the Dong Tan Bay breakwater.
•Hundreds of small and large fishing boats have been anchored off Dong Tan Bay in Sattahip to avoid the rough seas.
•Waves in the area have been approximately 2-3 meters high.
•There is a risk of being pulled into the sea by swirling currents if someone falls overboard.
•Fishermen are advised to check visibility and weather forecasts from the Meteorological Department before going out to sea.
•Residents and tourists visiting Dong Tan Bay are advised to avoid swimming due to strong waves.

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Dong Tan Bay(อ่าวดงตาล)

A bay in Sattahip, Chonburi Province, where fishing boats have anchored due to rough seas.

Sattahip(สัตหีบ)ℹ️

A district in Chonburi Province, Thailand, affected by rough seas.

Chonburi Province(จ.ชลบุรี)ℹ️

A province in Thailand where Sattahip is located, experiencing rough seas.

Sattahip Bay(อ่าวสัตหีบ)

A bay in Sattahip, Chonburi Province, where rough sea conditions are reported.

Naval Fleet Bay(อ่าวกองเรือยุทธการ)

A location within Sattahip Bay where rough sea conditions are observed.

Samae San Bay(อ่าวแสมสาร)

A bay near Sattahip where rough sea conditions are affecting local fishing communities.

Meteorological Department(กรมอุตุนิยมวิทยา)

A government agency responsible for providing weather forecasts, consulted by fishermen.

Anti-Aircraft and Coastal Defense Command(หน่วยบัญชาการต่อสู้อากาศยานและรักษาฝั่ง)

A military unit located near Dong Tan Bay, where rough sea conditions are present.

Aphaikij Wong Hospital(โรงพยาบาลอาภากรเกียรติวงศ์)

A hospital in Sattahip, near which rough sea conditions are observed impacting local activities.

Sattahip Naval Base(ฐานทัพเรือสัตหีบ)

A naval base in Sattahip where rough sea conditions are impacting nearby areas and fishing activities.