British national died when Depthwize Majestic rig toppled in Delta State

 

LAGOS, Nigeria – Seplat Energy has provided an update on the previous announcement regarding the incident involving the Majestic rig, noting that the identified casualty is a British national.

“Depthwize has notified Seplat that the single recorded fatality was a British national, and that the families of the deceased and the 3 missing crew members have been informed by Depthwize”, Seplat Energy said in a statement, adding that contrary to some media reports, the Majestic rig is owned by Depthwize Nigeria Limited and not Seplat, the company said.

It added that Seplat Energy alongside Depthwize, is continuing the search for the 3 missing crew members, adding that divers and other emergency services are on-site, and as of 9 am, the missing crew members remain unaccounted for.

“Of the other 92 crew members, 10 were admitted to hospital and stayed overnight. We are pleased to say the 10 crew members have all now been discharged from hospital.

“Seplat continues to support Depthwize with the emergency response and rescue efforts continue, with the priority being the search and rescue of the 3 missing crew members”, the statement added.

“ As stated in our previous announcement, the rig was in transit to its next drill location at Ovhor. Seplat is the operator of OMLs 4, 38 & 41 on behalf of the NNPCEPL/SEPLAT Joint Venture”, Seplat Energy said in a statement.

“Seplat has notified the authorities of the incident and continues to comply with all regulatory requirements”, the statement said.

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