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Seplat Energy has confirmed that the single recorded fatality on the capsized Depthwize Majestic Rig near Ovhor, Delta State on Tuesday, August 15, is a British national and denied ownership of the facility in response to the Nigerian Maritime and Safety Administration (NIMASA) claim that the rig operated without regulatory approvals.
Seplat made this known in a statement on Thursday while providing further updates on the tragic incident involving the Depthwize Majestic rig.
According to the leading Nigerian Exploration and Production company, as previously announced, the rig was in transit to its next drill location at MLSs 4, 38, and 41, operated by Seplat on behalf of the NNPCEPL/SEPLAT Joint Venture.
Seplat Energy further emphasised that it is continuing the search for the 3 missing crew members, in conjunction with Depthwize.
It said, “Divers and other emergency services are on site, and as of 9 am on Thursday, the missing crew members remained unaccounted for. Out of the other 92 crew members, 10 were admitted to the hospital and stayed overnight, we are pleased to say that they have all now been discharged.
“We shall continue to support Depthwize with emergency response and rescue efforts, with the priority being the search and rescue of the 3 missing crew members.
Seplat further claimed that it has received notice from Depthwize, that the families of the British national who was the single recorded fatality and the three other missing crew members have been informed after the incident.
The company, therefore, noted that while the search operation is ongoing, it will continue to comply with regulatory requirements, adding that it has officially notified the authorities about the incident.
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