Police

Navy Finds Venus 14 Crewman, Dispatches Patrol Boat

The Royal Thai Navy has located one surviving crew member from the vessel Venus 14 after a fishing boat rescued him at sea. A patrol boat is en route to bring the survivor to shore for medical treatment. The incident occurred on November 13, 2026, and authorities are coordinating the recovery operation.

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On November 13, 2026, the Royal Thai Navy and the Maritime Enforcement Coordination Center (MECC) received a report that one crew member of the Venus 14 had been located. The individual was rescued by a fishing boat that discovered the distressed mariner at sea. Currently, Naval Region 1 is dispatching patrol boat HTMS 113, along with coordinated Marine Department vessels, to collect the crew member and transport him to shore for immediate medical care.

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