Fast-rescue craft fire onboard offshore vessel being investigated – The Journal Pioneer

Equinor Canada Ltd. reported Wednesday a fire had occurred earlier that morning on the fast-rescue craft onboard the vessel Siem Diamond, which was on standby at the time to theTransocean Barents in Newfoundlands offshore.

The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board (CNLOPB) stated in a news release that all personnel safely mustered and there were no injuries, and all personnel were accounted for. The fire team quickly extinguished the fire, but the fast-rescue craft received extensive damage.

There were no reports of other damage or impairments to the vessel.

As the fast-rescue craft on the standby vesselSiem Diamondwas unavailable for use, all planned helicopter flights and other non-critical operations on board theTransocean Barentswere temporarily suspended. A replacement standby vessel was deployed to the rig location and has assumed standby duties.

TheTransocean Barentshas resumed operations.

The CNLOPB is monitoring Equinors investigation of the incident.

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