Shebah Exploration & Production Company Ltd (SEPCOL) says the whereabouts of ten crews members involved in the fire that engulfed the FPSO Trinity Spirit located at the Ukpokiti Terminal, in the early hours of Wednesday, February 2, 2022, is still unknown.
Gatekeepers News reports that the management of the Shebah Exploration & Production Company Ltd (SEPCOL) in Receivership says it has been working with the relevant authorities and stakeholders to contain the situation.
Chief Executive Officer, Ikemefuna Okafor in a statement said the management has also launched an investigation to establish the cause of the explosion.
Okafor confirmed that the fire burnt out completely on Thursday afternoon, February 3, 2022, and this has enabled closer inspection of the vessel.
He added that a Joint Investigation Visit (JIV) has also been scheduled to hold today, Saturday, February 5, 2022, with the relevant authorities, stakeholders, and expert organisations.
The statement read further, “Currently, there are still no reported fatalities, and we continue prioritising investigations with respect to establishing the whereabouts, safety, and security of the ten crew members who were on board the vessel prior to the incident.
“We appreciate the assistance provided us by the Clean Nigeria Associates, the Chevron team, NOSDRA, NUPRC, SPDC and people in the community, particularly the fishermen, who have been of immense assistance since the incident occurred.
“Members of the public should continue to keep away from the area while our Crisis Management Team monitors developments in the investigations and update all stakeholders with new information accordingly.”
