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The first
registreed submarine, PIROM, was built in Belgium on 2001.
It was moved to Israel then, finally, it comes to Thailand.
Maximum operating depth is 100 m., capacity is 48 people,
maximum speed is 7 knots, length 22.2 m., height 7.2 m.,
it is electro-hydraulic system. And life support time is
72 hours. After PIROM arrived at Thailand on 3rd of June
2004, we checked the condition of PIROM at Dry dock. After
that, Germanische Lloyd's (GL), which is one of the best
worldwide submarine inspection companies, inspected PIROM
to test the safety of submarine. Finally, on October, we
received permissions from GL, Navy, Harbor department, Pattaya
city hall, and Ministry of defense Thailand.
The
Process
- Start from South Pattaya pier.
- Ferry boat (25-30 min) from South Pattaya pier to Barge
ship at Kor Sak.
- Transfer to barge ship then Submarine (5-10 min).
- Submarine sightseeing (30-45 min).
- Transfer to barge ship then Ferry boat (5-10 min).
- From barge ship to South Pattaya pier (25-30 min).
Total approximately : 1:30 - 2 hours.
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