Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Chevron Jack-Up Rig Catches Fire Off Nigerian Coast, 2 Contractors Reported Missing

January 17, 2012

Two workers are missing following a fire onboard the KS Endeavor, an offshore jack-up rig owned by Chevron. Operated under contract by Fode Drilling Company, the rig was searching for deepwater oil and gas deposits near the Nigerian coast when the maritime accident occurred. According to Chevron, the cause of the still-burning fire remains under [...]

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