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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
There were no reports of other damage or impairments to the vessel.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
TheTransocean Barentshas resumed operations.<\/p>\n
The CNLOPB is monitoring Equinors investigation of the incident.<\/p>\n
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