On Wednesday, February 2, the Trinity Spirit, a Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, blew up.
The blast occurred at the Ukpokiti Terminal, Escravos, in Warri, Delta State.
Shebah Exploration and Production Company Ltd. (SEPCOL) confirmed the incident on Thursday.
The cause is being probed, according to a statement issued by Ikemefuna Okafor, the CEO (in receivership).
Okafor said there are no reported fatalities yet but confirmed there were 10 crewmen on board.
“We are prioritising investigations with respect to their safety and security,” he noted.
The official thanked Clean Nigeria Associates, Chevron team operating in Escravos and the community.
“We also appreciate the fishermen who have been of tremendous assistance since the incident happened,” Okafor added.
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