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Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Saipem S.p.A. reported that the Perro Negro 6 sank offshore Angola after the seabed collapsed under one of the rig’s three legs. The rig sank the night of July 1 while being positioned for drilling operations near the mouth of the Congo River
The workers on the rig totaled 103 when the rig suddenly tilted causing it to take on water and capsize. One crew member is missing, and six other workers suffered minor injuries, Saipem reported in a statement.
Saipem’s emergency response team is working closely with the Angolan authorities and the client’s operational team, the company said.
The Perro Negro 6 was under contract with Chevron Corp. through early 2015.
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