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Four Injured in Offshore Oil Platform Fire

by | Apr 13, 2023 | Maritime Law, Offshore accidents, Personal Injury

A fire broke out on an offshore oil platform in a field off the coast of Trinidad on April 10, 2023.  The platform has been identified as the Bravo Platform in the Trintes field.  The platform is owned and operated by Trinity Exploration & Production plc.  The fire is believed to have began in a generator on the platform.  There were four operators working at the time.  The company has confirmed two workers experienced burn injuries, and all four were injured from smoke inhalation.  The workers were evacuated after the fire was controlled.  Additional details have not yet been released.

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