Search Continues for Missing Crew of Venus 14 Oil Tanker
One crew member from the sunken Venus 14 oil tanker has been rescued, while five others remain missing in the Gulf of Thailand.
On November 13, 2026, authorities reported that one crew member from the fishing oil tanker 'Venus 14' was rescued by a passing fishing vessel. The vessel sank on November 11, 2026, approximately 28 nautical miles off the coast of Prachuap Khiri Khan province, with six crew members initially reported missing. According to Khaosod Online, the Royal Thai Navy and the Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Center (THAI-MECC) have dispatched the T.113 patrol boat to retrieve the survivor and transport them to a medical facility for evaluation. Meanwhile, search operations continue for the remaining five crew members. Authorities also reported the discovery of an orange life jacket floating in the area, though it has not yet been confirmed if the item is linked to the sunken vessel. Officials stated that any necessary forensic identification or legal procedures will be conducted according to standard protocols once further evidence is recovered. For residents and travelers in the region, this incident highlights the ongoing maritime search and rescue efforts in the Gulf of Thailand. The status of the five missing individuals remains unconfirmed, and investigations into the cause of the sinking and the origin of the discovered debris are ongoing.
