One person has been declared dead and three missing as a SEPLAT Depthwise swamp drilling rig “Majestic” capsized in the early hours of Tuesday.
According to a statement by Seplat the operator of the SEPLAT/NNPCL joint venture contracted rig, it capsized in-transit to its planned drilling location at Ovhor in Delta State and 92 of the 96-member crew have been accounted for and are safe.
Emergency response and rescue workers alongside the rig owner and authorities who have been activated are onsite.
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SEPLAT added that its utmost priority will continue to be the safety and wellbeing of all the affected personnel and their families.
(Editor: Ena Agbanoma)
