Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the NNPC/CNL Joint
Venture, has confirmed that Jascon #4 vessel belonging to its
contractor, West African Ventures Limited, has capsized and sank in the
early hours of Sunday in Delta State.
The vessel sank while supporting a tanker loading at Single Mooring
(SBM) #3 a loading point 30 km offshore in the Escravos area.
Chevron's General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs
explained in a statement that Initial reports indicated that heavy ocean swells caused the Jascon #4 to capsize while performing tension tow
operations of the tanker at SBM #3.
He confirmed that emergency response has commenced, including Search
and Rescue operation with surface vessels, helicopters and divers.
According to him "Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the
NNPC/CNL Joint Venture, confirms that Jascon #4 vessel belonging to our
contractor, West African Ventures Limited, capsized and sank early this
morning while supporting a tanker loading at Single Buoy Mooring (SBM)
#3, a loading point 30 km offshore in the Escravos area of Delta state,
Nigeria.
Initial reports indicated that heavy ocean swells caused the Jascon
#4 to capsize while performing tension tow operations of the tanker at
SBM #3.
Emergency Response has commenced, including Search and Rescue operation with surface vessels, helicopters and divers.
CNL wishes to stress that we conduct our business operations in line
with the safest global industry standards. The safety of our employees
and contractors alike, remains our highest priority,"
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