An oil spill has been reported following the sinking of a small regional containership offshore Phuket in Thailand.    

Maritime Executive: Royal Thai Navy rescues crew from sinking containership

An aerial survey shows the slick extending for approximately 5 miles, although following OSR modelling, the Thai authorities believe it is unlikely to threaten the shoreline, although it could damage sensitive marine areas.    

They have deployed boom and are spraying dispersant.

Maritime Executive Update:  Thai authorities report progress in dealing with oil and containers from sunken containership