Dramatic Sea Rescue: Cargo Ship on Verge of Sinking Near Koh Kaew Noi, 10 Crew Members Await Help

A dramatic maritime emergency unfolded near Phuket, with a cargo ship on the verge of sinking near Koh Kaew Noi. At 3:50 PM on February 7, 2026, an emergency maritime report confirmed a cargo ship in critical condition near Koh Kaew Noi in Rawai Subdistrict, Mueang District, Phuket Province. Initially, 10 crew members are on board and awaiting rescue, with the situation requiring close monitoring. After receiving the alert, the Maritime National Interests Protection Center (Navy Region 3) immediately mobilized rescue efforts, dispatching vessels T.272 and Naval 4012 to the incident site to assist the crew and assess the vessel's condition. The operation is currently in progress, with authorities awaiting further reports. The SEALLOYD ARC, a small dry cargo vessel built in 2005 and flying the Panama flag, is approximately 113-115 meters long, 16 meters wide, with a cargo capacity of about 6,479 deadweight tons.