PETRONAS: Lifeboat-maintenance incident at FSO Sepat kills three

Key highlights
  • PETRONAS reported an incident during lifeboat maintenance at FSO Sepat (Sepat field, off Terengganu) at approximately 12:50pm
  • Four contractor personnel were involved in the incident
  • Three personnel were pronounced dead on arrival at Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah at approximately 5:57pm; one injured person was evacuated for medical treatment and remains under observation
  • Investigations into the cause are ongoing in coordination with relevant authorities

Incident

An incident occurred at FSO Sepat during lifeboat maintenance at the Sepat field off the coast of Terengganu at approximately 12:50 pm; four contractor personnel were involved.

Casualties and medical response

Three contractor personnel were pronounced dead on arrival at Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah, Kuala Terengganu at approximately 5:57 pm; one injured person was evacuated for medical treatment and remains under observation.

Investigation

Investigations into the cause are ongoing in coordination with relevant authorities.