Seplat Energy has announced a serious incident that involved the Depthwise swamp drilling rig, code name “Majestic” in the early hours of Tuesday, near Ovhor, Delta State

According to a statement signed by its Chief Executive Officer, Mr Roger Brown, the drilling rig was in-transit to its planned drilling location at Ovhor in Delta State when it capsized.

He said 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.

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ENERGY TIMES reports that Seplat is the operator of the SEPLAT/NNPCL joint venture that contracted the rig.

“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 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 stated