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Death toll in BW Offshore FPSO explosion rises to five, four still missing

The death toll in the BW Offshore operated FPSO Cidade de São Mateus offshore Brazil has risen to five with four still missing.

Marcus Hand, Editor

February 13, 2015

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“Based on the latest information we have, five fatalities have been confirmed. Four of our men are still missing,” said Carl Arnett, ceo of BW Offshore in a statement. “This is a tragic day, and our primary focus now is on the crew and their families. We cannot rest until the last four of our men are found.”

There were 74 crew onboard the vessel at the time of the accident.

“All others are accounted for and receiving medical care where needed, with two in critical condition and have been taken off the unit. Next of kin are informed and crew and families are now receiving support  from our local response team. Production has been stopped and the unit has been shut down,” Arnett said.

The FPSO is operated for Petrobras by BW Offshore in the Camarupim and Camarupim Norte fields in Espirito Santo littoral approximately 120 km from the coast.

About the Author

Marcus Hand

Editor

Marcus Hand is the editor of Seatrade Maritime News and a dedicated maritime journalist with over two decades of experience covering the shipping industry in Asia.

Marcus is also an experienced industry commentator and has chaired many conferences and round tables. Before joining Seatrade at the beginning of 2010, Marcus worked for the shipping industry journal Lloyd's List for a decade and before that the Singapore Business Times covering shipping and aviation.

In November 2022, Marcus was announced as a member of the Board of Advisors to the Singapore Journal of Maritime Talent and Technology (SJMTT) to help bring together thought leadership around the key areas of talent and technology.

Marcus is the founder of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast that delivers commentary, opinions and conversations on shipping's most important topics.

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Marcus Hand regularly moderates at international maritime events. Below you’ll find a list of selected past conferences and webinars.

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