Seplat Energy has announced the death of a crew member as its contracted drilling rig Majestic capsized in the swamp of Delta state.
Three other members of the 96-member crew are missing in the accident which happened Tuesday morning.
In a statement by CEO Roger Brown, Seplat said the rig was in-transit to its planned drilling location at Ovhor in Delta State when it capsized.
Seplat is the operator of the SEPLAT/NNPCL joint venture at the drilling site.
However, 92 of the 96-member crew are accounted for and safe, Brown said.
“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”, Brown added..
