The body of a tanker captain was brought ashore on Phuket, Thailand, Nov 22 2010 after he died on board his ship about 6pm Nov 21. Thai Marine Police sent a vessel to the tanker when news of the death was reported. The captain's body was carried to Phuket's Customs Pier, on the east coast, shortly before noon. The tanker, with a crew of 17, was on its way from Singapore to India. The captain was found dead in bed. His body was taken to Vachira Hospital, where it will await notification by Chinese officials of relatives and the ship's owners. The tanker is continuing on its voyage to India. The name of the tanker captain is Weihua Kong, 58. His family has been informed. Angel No.1 IMO 9470662, dwt 7681, built 2009, flag Hong Kong.
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23 November 2010 - 23:57
Tanker Captain Dies at Sea
The body of a tanker captain was brought ashore on Phuket, Thailand, Nov 22 2010 after he died on board his ship about 6pm Nov 21. Thai Marine Police sent a vessel to the tanker when news of the death was reported.
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23 November 2010 - 23:57
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