Swamp Barge capsize in Nigeria

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Seplat rig capsizes, one dead

The Majestic rig is an inland water drilling barge rig. It was built in 2011. It can drill in water depths of 8 to 24 feet, and reach drilling depths of 30,000 feet.

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UPDATE:

The commission explained that the rig completed the drilling of Gbetiokun-11 for NEPL and was demobilised on Wednesday, 9 August.
Thereafter, it said the rig commenced rig-move from Gbetiokun-11 well location to the planned Ovhor – 21 well location. Unfortunately, it said the rig capsized while in transit and was partially submerged at about 5.00 a.m. on Tuesday, 15 August.

“Out of the ninety-six (96) personnel on board at the time of the incident, ninety-two (92) have been rescued, one (1) confirmed dead, and three (3) are yet to be accounted for,” it said.
However, the commission said divers had been mobilised to the incident location for search and rescue operations, while the rescued personnel are currently receiving medical attention at the company’s hospital.
“The commission will continue to update the public on the detailed outcome of the investigations as more information becomes available,” it said

Source: How Seplat drilling rig collapsed - NUPRC | Premium Times Nigeria