Drilling rig wrecks
The Deepwater Horizon Wreck Still Leaves Oil''s Mark
An Introduction to the Deepwater Horizon Wreck The Deepwater Horizon oil spill was a disaster in 2010 off the coast of the Gulf of Mexico in the
The Most Severe Oil Rig Explosions and Disasters
Offshore oil rig workers face one of the world''s most demanding and dangerous jobs. Offshore drilling itself is hazardous and requires extreme
On February 15, 1982, a self-propelled drilling rig,
On February 15, 1982, a self-propelled drilling rig, named Ocean Ranger, sank due to extreme weather conditions. The large rig itself remained 90 feet deep
5 Worst Oil Rig Disasters of All Time
Drilling for oil is an incredibly dangerous job, with more than 1,500 men and women killed on oil rigs between 2008 and 2017 alone. Many of these fatalities took place in
The leading causes of drilling rig disasters
Rig explosions, fires, capsizing/sinking, oil spills, and the loss of workers and marine lives have been the most catastrophic forms of offshore oil and gas drilling disasters in the
Louisiana''s Black Bay
Louisiana''s Black Bay Rigs, Wrecks and Specks by Pete Cooper, Jr. Petroleum facilities great and small, new and old, inshore and nearshore and across the Gulf Coast offer top-notch speck
Key Biscayne | Maritime Archaeology Databases
The jack-up drilling rig ''Key Biscayne'' was last seen afloat shortly after 1845 hours W.A.S.T. Friday 1 September 1983 in position 31° 10'' S, 115° 11'' E, 10 nautical miles off Ledge Point on
Sunken rig''s wreck removal done as recycling ops near the finish
Velesto has confirmed the wrap-up of wreck removal with recycling activities expected to follow suit shortly for a rig that sank in 2021.
Oil Rig Explosion Lawyer | The Law Office of Dan Moore
Oil Rig Explosion Lawyer Representing Accident Victims of Drilling Rigs Dan Moore, a Texas oil rig explosion lawyer, utilizes the latest and best
Feds: Deadliest drilling accident in a decade
The 2018 explosion and fire outside Quinton, Okla., killed five people, making it the deadliest accident in the drilling industry since 2010,
Sunken Velesto rig removed from seafloor offshore
Velesto Energy has announced the completion of the wreck removal operations for its NAGA 7 jackup drilling rig, which sank off Sarawak, Malaysia, in May 2021.
Sunken Velesto rig removed from seafloor offshore Malaysia
Velesto Energy has announced the completion of the wreck removal operations for its NAGA 7 jackup drilling rig, which sank off Sarawak, Malaysia, in May 2021.
Accident Report Detail | Occupational Safety and Health
Abstract: At 1:30 a.m. on April 13, 2021, an employee was working 30 feet below ground on a Precision Drilling Rig floor running intermediate casing into the well by connecting each length
Yellowstone Drilling Accident Unleashes Massive Lava Eruption
Within seconds, a massive geyser of molten lava shot over 150 feet into the air, instantly melting the drilling rig and igniting nearby structures.
1055 LECC Primer presentation
Why bother to remove the wreck? (1) ABAN PEARL semi-submersible offshore drilling rig – sank offshore Venezuela in 160m of water in May 2010 Wreck never removed PERRO NEGRO 6
Birds, Wrecks, & Oil Drilling Platforms: What Do They
Wrecks, oil drilling platforms, and flocks of birds have become prime fishing zones, sharing a few surprising things in common.
Terrifying moment giant drilling rig collapses onto busy road in
On September 30, a dramatic incident occurred at a construction site in Xi''an, Shaanxi Province, when a large spiral drilling rig suddenly collapsed, crashing onto a busy road. Fortunately, vehicles on the road reacted quickly, braking in time to avoid the fallen drill, and no
Construction worker dies after drilling rigs falls on top of him
A construction worker has died after a drilling rig that was being used to move heavy equipment fell on top of him while he was working.
Kulluk
Kulluk was an ice-strengthened drill barge that was used for oil exploration in the Arctic waters. She was constructed by Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding in Japan in 1983 and operated in
Demwreck | DRILLING | BLASTING | INDUSTRIAL
Demwreck is the answer to all your requirements. All our drill rigs are equipped with laser levelling instrumentation to ensure drilling accuracy and a level
Velesto Completes Removal of Wrecked Naga 7 Jack-Up Rig Off
Malaysia''s oil and gas services firm Velesto has completed the wreck removal of the its Naga 7 jack-up rig, which submerged off the coast of Sarawak in Malaysia in 2021.
Construction worker dies after drilling rigs falls on top
A construction worker has died after a drilling rig that was being used to move heavy equipment fell on top of him while he was working.
Major Nearly Fatal accident to a Derrickman on Oil Rig
On an oil rig, the Derrickman is the man responsible of handling drill pipes on the derrick, he always is a cliver man who do a very critical job. sometimes unexpected accident may happen to him
Unveiling the World''s Deadliest Offshore Oil Rig Disasters
Offshore platform and rig disasters make many people think of massive explosions and oil slicks. In reality, the most lethal element in offshore life often comes from harsh
Major Oil Rig Disasters of 20th & 21st Century
History''s worst oil rig explosions, spills, and accidents. Get the facts on everything from the 1988 Piper Alpha explosion to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon tragedy.
Sunken rig''s wreck removal done as recycling ops
Velesto has confirmed the wrap-up of wreck removal with recycling activities expected to follow suit shortly for a rig that sank in 2021.
Ancient history | On 5 November 1983, four divers and a crew
On 5 November 1983, four divers and a crew of workers were engaged in routine maintenance on the Byford Dolphin, a semi-submersible drilling rig in the North Sea. Two divers were inside a
Salvage and wreck | Offshore Rig Capsize in Gulf of
425 likes, 11 comments - salvage_and_wreck on July 2, 2025: " Offshore Rig Capsize in Gulf of Suez Claims 4 Lives – July 1, 2025 A devastating incident struck the Gulf of
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