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Semi-submersible rig sinks at DSME quay

A semi-submersible drilling rig under construction at South Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) sank while it was moored at the yard's quay.

Lee Hong Liang, Asia Correspondent

December 30, 2013

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Odfjell Drilling, the rig's owner, said in a statement that the rig “experienced water ingress on pontoon” on Saturday.

“Immediate evacuation was commenced and the rig was stabilized on the sea bed with draft at around 21 meters,” Odfjell Drilling said. “No injuries to personnel have been reported.”

Odfjell Drilling adding that it is awaiting further details from DSME and will submit more information in due time.

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Lee Hong Liang

Asia Correspondent

Singapore-based Lee Hong Liang provides a significant boost to daily coverage of the Asian shipping markets, as well as bringing with him an in-depth specialist knowledge of the bunkering markets.

Throughout Hong Liang’s 14-year career as a maritime journalist, he has reported ‘live’ news from conferences, conducted one-on-one interviews with top officials, and had the ability to write hard news and featured stories.

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