# Swamp Barge capsize in Nigeria

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**Created:** [August 17, 2023, 11:52am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/swamp-barge-capsize-in-nigeria/66905 "2023-08-17T11:52:19Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 17, 2023, 11:52am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/swamp-barge-capsize-in-nigeria/66905/1 "2023-08-17T11:52:19Z")

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> **[Seplat rig capsizes, one dead](https://www.energyvoice.com/oilandgas/africa/ep-africa/525196/seplat-rig-capsizes-one-dead/)**
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> The Depthwize drilling rig, Majestic, was in transit to a drilling site at Ovhor in Delta State when it capsized.

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> 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.

[http://www.depthwize.com/dw/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Majestic-Spec-Sheet-rev1.pdf](http://www.depthwize.com/dw/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Majestic-Spec-Sheet-rev1.pdf)

UPDATE:

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> 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.
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> “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](https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/616485-how-seplat-drilling-rig-collapsed-nuprc.html)