At 17:23 hours local Nigeria time on the 17th July a large fire on the port aft main deck in way of the Port Mouse hole Station.
The fire was severe with large quantities of smoke and flame. Rig was called to General Emergency Station and all Response Teams where activated. The fire was put out by the two fire teams .It was later identified that a welder was removing handrail to install security fencing. The handrail was in close proximity of a 1” hydraulic pressure line. It is suspected the line was damaged in the process, resulting in the release of the hydraulic fluid and causing it to ignite. Meanwhile a level 1 Topset investigation is ongoing.
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