Dive Boat Chen Samud sank at the coast of Thailand

rolanddiver · 25th September 2008, 18:17

I just read it on the net, that a Chen Samud named diveboat sunk approximately 30 km from the coast of Koh Tao, due to bad weather. According to the news the captain of the boat wanted to turn around but the person organizing the trip ordered (!!!!????) him to keep on going towards the wreck of the HTMS Pangan. the boat sank so fast that the tech divers on board slightly had enough time to manage to jump in the rescue raft/boat. All the dive equipment onboard has been lost to the sea. Lamar Bennington the editor of CDNN stated that if what the captain says is true than someone deliberately overrode the decision of the captain, which he wasn't supposed to do, only keeping the finnancial part of the trip in mind. (IMHO, might be the captain is trying to blame someone for his bad decision!?) Does anyone know anything about this? I hope the article is not outdated though. It had todays date on the top of the page. I intentionally left the names out of the article knowing that media sometimes deviating from the true/known facts in order to sell more of their newspaper.

VR

Roland Somodi

mempilot · 25th September 2008, 18:20

Ummmmm. What are those coordinates again, and uh, how deep is the new wreck?

Ben Field · 25th September 2008, 18:21

Oh no, you didn't say CDNN did you?

Shame about the boat but source is dodgy as hell.

rolanddiver · 25th September 2008, 18:36

Sorry, I just realized it on my own, by reading the report on the recent cave diving death, and they state that the diver was on OC, never mentioning anything about the rebreather. Actually I read it on one of the Hungarian websites than posted and than went to CDNN. I should have done it other way around. That is why I left out the names.

Apologies

Roland

**wedivebc** · 25th September 2008, 23:55

There was a thread on scubaboard about this 2 weeks ago. It got a little heated and I just went to search it for you but the thread has disappeared

cramerdn · 26th September 2008, 00:56

Quote: (Originally Posted by rolanddiver)

Lamar Bennington the editor of CDNN stated that if what the captain says is true...

"Editor"

"CDNN... if...true"

Have you checked what The Onion, The Weekly World News, or other reputable news outlets have had to say?

I don't doubt the basics. A boat with divers on it sunk. The rest is anybody's guess.

jamiemac · 9th October 2008, 01:11

Quote: (Originally Posted by rolanddiver)

I just read it on the net, that a Chen Samud named diveboat sunk approximately 30 km from the coast of Koh Tao, due to bad weather. According to the news the captain of the boat wanted to turn around but the person organizing the trip ordered (!!!!????) him to keep on going towards the wreck of the HTMS Pangan. the boat sank so fast that the tech divers on board slightly had enough time to manage to jump in the rescue raft/boat. All the dive equipment onboard has been lost to the sea. Lamar Bennington the editor of CDNN stated that if what the captain says is true than someone deliberately overrode the decision of the captain, which he wasn't supposed to do, only keeping the finnancial part of the trip in mind. (IMHO, might be the captain is trying to blame someone for his bad decision!?) Does anyone know anything about this? I hope the article is not outdated though. It had todays date on the top of the page. I intentionally left the names out of the article knowing that media sometimes deviating from the true/known facts in order to sell more of their newspaper.

VR

Roland Somodi

I know the story.

A Koh Tao dive centre rented an old wooden fishing boat to try to reach a wreck 28nm off shore. they sank, no injuries as they were at least smart enough to take a RIB too.

It was bad judgment for sure and they are lucky to be alive and there is no love lost between this wannabe tech dive centre and our operation.

on the other hand the CDNN report is mostly hearsay. they seem to hate anything to do with Thailand and especially wreck diving.

i've been called a rapist , a grave robber, a pirate and the best one 'dive industry kingpin ' in the last couple of years, didn't get a mug shot though, although my mate Richie K did.

i think we should take any CDNN reorts with a pinch of salt, and have a good laugh.

they have no credibilty , which i heard is like virginity, once it's gone, it's gone forever!

Jamie MV Trident

Lancer4545 · 9th October 2008, 13:32

Quote: (Originally Posted by jamiemac)

i've been called a rapist , a grave robber, a pirate and the best one 'dive industry kingpin ' in the last couple of years,

Hey Jamie,

You forgot to mention they were the good things they had to say about you!!!

Not to mention being the founding member of the "Curator for Underwater National Treasures"

I still say you should make the Tee shirt!!!! I'll take 2 please.

Hope you and the boys are doing alright.

Regards,

Lance

25th September 2008, 18:17	#1 (permalink)
rolanddiver RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Not Bought Yet Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kaposvar, Hungary Posts: 68	Dive Boat Chen Samud sank at the coast of Thailand I just read it on the net, that a Chen Samud named diveboat sunk approximately 30 km from the coast of Koh Tao, due to bad weather. According to the news the captain of the boat wanted to turn around but the person organizing the trip ordered (!!!!????) him to keep on going towards the wreck of the HTMS Pangan. the boat sank so fast that the tech divers on board slightly had enough time to manage to jump in the rescue raft/boat. All the dive equipment onboard has been lost to the sea. Lamar Bennington the editor of CDNN stated that if what the captain says is true than someone deliberately overrode the decision of the captain, which he wasn't supposed to do, only keeping the finnancial part of the trip in mind. (IMHO, might be the captain is trying to blame someone for his bad decision!?) Does anyone know anything about this? I hope the article is not outdated though. It had todays date on the top of the page. I intentionally left the names out of the article knowing that media sometimes deviating from the true/known facts in order to sell more of their newspaper. VR Roland Somodi
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25th September 2008, 18:20	#2 (permalink)
mempilot Eric Stadtmueller Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 1,708	Re: Dive Boat Chen Samud sank at the coast of Thailand Ummmmm. What are those coordinates again, and uh, how deep is the new wreck? __________________ Eric Stadtmueller, otherwise known as, MEM "Da Pilot"
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25th September 2008, 18:21	#3 (permalink)
Ben Field CK+Shearwater Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London, England Posts: 1,771	Re: Dive Boat Chen Samud sank at the coast of Thailand Oh no, you didn't say CDNN did you? Shame about the boat but source is dodgy as hell. __________________ Know your PPO2, Pre-breath, Use checklists, Validate cells at 6mtrs, Use pure O2 at or near surface, Use a BOV, Don't dive Solo, Change Slime and Cells as recommended by Manufacturer and RTFM! Beware Fridge Suck! www.hugsac.org.uk
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25th September 2008, 18:36	#4 (permalink)
rolanddiver RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Not Bought Yet Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kaposvar, Hungary Posts: 68	Re: Dive Boat Chen Samud sank at the coast of Thailand Sorry, I just realized it on my own, by reading the report on the recent cave diving death, and they state that the diver was on OC, never mentioning anything about the rebreather. Actually I read it on one of the Hungarian websites than posted and than went to CDNN. I should have done it other way around. That is why I left out the names. Apologies Roland Last edited by rolanddiver : 25th September 2008 at 18:38. Reason: misspelling
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25th September 2008, 23:55	#5 (permalink)
wedivebc Dave Tomblin Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,507	Re: Dive Boat Chen Samud sank at the coast of Thailand There was a thread on scubaboard about this 2 weeks ago. It got a little heated and I just went to search it for you but the thread has disappeared __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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26th September 2008, 00:56	#6 (permalink)
cramerdn Obey my dog! Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Townsville QLD Posts: 730	Re: Dive Boat Chen Samud sank at the coast of Thailand Quote: (Originally Posted by rolanddiver) Lamar Bennington the editor of CDNN stated that if what the captain says is true... "Editor" "CDNN... if...true" Have you checked what The Onion, The Weekly World News, or other reputable news outlets have had to say? I don't doubt the basics. A boat with divers on it sunk. The rest is anybody's guess. __________________ "Its better to live one day as a tiger than an entire life as a worm." "But who's ever heard of a worm skin rug?"
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9th October 2008, 01:11	#7 (permalink)
jamiemac RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: thailand Posts: 37	Re: Dive Boat Chen Samud sank at the coast of Thailand Quote: (Originally Posted by rolanddiver) I just read it on the net, that a Chen Samud named diveboat sunk approximately 30 km from the coast of Koh Tao, due to bad weather. According to the news the captain of the boat wanted to turn around but the person organizing the trip ordered (!!!!????) him to keep on going towards the wreck of the HTMS Pangan. the boat sank so fast that the tech divers on board slightly had enough time to manage to jump in the rescue raft/boat. All the dive equipment onboard has been lost to the sea. Lamar Bennington the editor of CDNN stated that if what the captain says is true than someone deliberately overrode the decision of the captain, which he wasn't supposed to do, only keeping the finnancial part of the trip in mind. (IMHO, might be the captain is trying to blame someone for his bad decision!?) Does anyone know anything about this? I hope the article is not outdated though. It had todays date on the top of the page. I intentionally left the names out of the article knowing that media sometimes deviating from the true/known facts in order to sell more of their newspaper. VR Roland Somodi I know the story. A Koh Tao dive centre rented an old wooden fishing boat to try to reach a wreck 28nm off shore. they sank, no injuries as they were at least smart enough to take a RIB too. It was bad judgment for sure and they are lucky to be alive and there is no love lost between this wannabe tech dive centre and our operation. on the other hand the CDNN report is mostly hearsay. they seem to hate anything to do with Thailand and especially wreck diving. i've been called a rapist , a grave robber, a pirate and the best one 'dive industry kingpin ' in the last couple of years, didn't get a mug shot though, although my mate Richie K did. i think we should take any CDNN reorts with a pinch of salt, and have a good laugh. they have no credibilty , which i heard is like virginity, once it's gone, it's gone forever! Jamie MV Trident
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9th October 2008, 13:32	#8 (permalink)
Lancer4545 RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cairns QLD Australia Posts: 742	Re: Dive Boat Chen Samud sank at the coast of Thailand Quote: (Originally Posted by jamiemac) i've been called a rapist , a grave robber, a pirate and the best one 'dive industry kingpin ' in the last couple of years, Hey Jamie, You forgot to mention they were the good things they had to say about you!!! Not to mention being the founding member of the "Curator for Underwater National Treasures" I still say you should make the Tee shirt!!!! I'll take 2 please. Hope you and the boys are doing alright. Regards, Lance __________________ You can run but you can't hide! ISC Appointed Megalodon Dealer for East Australia http://www.closedcircuitdivers.com.au info@closedcircuitdivers.com.au
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