Oil rig capsizes in Delta, as three personnels go missing

A oil rig contracted by SEPLAT/NNPCL joint venture capsized yesterday in Delta State. The incident involving the Majestic rig near Ovhor, Delta State happened in the early hours of Tuesday.

A statememt by the Chief Executive Officer of Seplat, Mr Roger Brown noted that the incident happened when the rig was in-transit to its planned drilling location at Ovhor in Delta State when it capsized.

“92 of the 96-member crew are accounted for and safe. However, tragically one fatality occurred during the incident, while three other rig personnel are still missing.” He revealed.

Mr Roger prayed for 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 been activated and are onsite. Our utmost priority will continue to be the safety and wellbeing of all the affected personnel and their families.”

“We will provide further details as our understanding of the incident develops. A detailed investigation into the cause of the accident will follow.” He added