Two workers tragically lost their lives on board the FPSO Espoir Ivoirien on January 14, 2021. At the time the vessel was in the Espoir field off the Ivory Coast. The two workers were in tanks on board the vessel when there was a hydrocarbon leak. It is unclear...
Offshore accidents
Offshore oil rig safety is a continual process
Anyone who works on an offshore oil rig should understand the proper safety procedures and protocol that come with this job. They should also have access to all the personal protective and safety equipment that enable them to do their job duties safely. The onus is...
Harbor workers and longshoremen are at a high risk of injury
Finding work in a harbor or on a loading dock can be quite lucrative. Most of the time, those who settle into these jobs earn enough to support their families very well. As is the case with many lucrative labor positions, longshoremen and harbor workers are prone to...
Crewmember Overboard from Tanker Sagami Near Sabine Pass, Texas
The United States Coast Guard has called off the search for a man who fell off the tanker ship Sagami while the vessel was offshore Sabine Pass, Texas on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. The 27 year old crewman was rigging an accommodation ladder when he fell off the...
Three Injured following Fall on Offshore Platform
Three workers were injured following a fall on an offshore oil platform off the coast of California on December 2, 2020. The three workers fell from the platform, falling 30-50 feet. A fourth worker jumped into the water below to assist the injured workers. The...
Offshore Support Vessel Dayang Topaz Hits Offshore Platform
The offshore support vessel Dayang Topaz has struck an oil platform off Kuala Baram, Sarawak, Malaysia on October 27, 2020. At the time there were 125 people on board, both crew members and passengers. Early reports indicate at least 1 person is dead, and 4 remain...
Oil Tanker Atina Strikes Platform in Gulf of Mexico Owned by Cox Operating
On October 17, 2020, the oil tanker M/V ATINA struck an offshore platform owned by Cox Operating, LLC. At approximately 4:30 a.m., the M/V ATINA drifted off anchorage and forcefully collided with the northwest corner on the north side of Cox Oil Platform 58-B in the...
Incident on West Bollsta Drilling Rig
A 26.5 ton pipe was accidentally dropped on the semi-submersible drilling rig the West Bollsta on October 17, 2020. The incident occurred just a week of the offshore rig began drilling its first well. The rig is owned by Northern Ocean, and operated by Houston-based...
Boating under the influence (BUI) is dangerous on many fronts
When operating any type of motor vehicle or boat, it’s critical that you’re 100% sober. This allows you to make the best possible decisions when confronted with any surprises without hesitation or delays. Unfortunately, many people make the mistake of consuming...
Death on Pacific Drilling’s Drill Rig Pacific Khamsin in Gulf of Mexico
In a presentation made to investors on Wednesday, oil company Total announced a death on a drill ship that was contracted to the company to perform work. A contractor on the drilling rig the Pacific Khamsin tragically lost his life on August 23, 2020. At the time,...