Seplat Energy has announced the death of a crew member even as three others were still missing at the time of filing this report. The incident, according to the company’s official release seen by our correspondent, took place on the Depthwise swamp drilling rig ‘Majestic’, in the early hours of yesterday, Tuesday, at a drilling location at Ovhor, Delta State.
The statement disclosed that ninety six crew members were on board which the accident occurred and while ninety-two survived one person died and three missing.
The report further stated: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the crew member who sadly lost his life and the three crew members who are still missing at the time of this report. Our emergency response and rescue efforts working alongside the rig owner and the authorities have activated and are onsite.
“Our utmost priority will continue to be the safety and wellbeing of all the affected personnel and the families.
“We will provide further details as our understanding of the incident develops. A detailed investigation into the cause of the accident will follow.”