One dead, three missing as Seplat’s oil rig collapses in Delta

Seplat Energy Plc has confirmed the death of one person following the collapse of its oil rig, Majestic, near Ovhor in Delta state.

The oil company disclosed this on Tuesday, in a statement posted on its social media platforms.

The company also said three of its crew members are still unaccounted for.

“Seplat Energy regrets to announce a serious incident on the Depthwise swamp drilling rig, ‘Majestic’, early this morning. Seplat, the operator of the SEPLAT/NNPCL joint venture, contracted the rig,” the statement reads.

“It was in transit to its planned drilling location at Ovhor in Delta state when it capsized.

“At least 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.

“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.”

Seplat also confirmed that their emergency response and rescue efforts are working alongside the rig owner and the authorities to find the missing persons.