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EXCLUSIVE: Regulators ignored warnings on ‘bad shape’ of Trinity Spirit’s FPSO vessel before explosion - The Cable

There were several warnings made to regulatory authorities over the state of a floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel that exploded two weeks ago, TheCable understands.

The Trinity Spirit’s FPSO vessel, located at the Ukpokiti terminal, around Excravos, Warri south-west, Delta state, exploded with ten crew members on board on February 3, 2022.

Ikemefuna Okafor, chief executive officer (CEO) of Shebah Exploration & Production Company Ltd (SEPCOL), had said three out of the ten crew members on board were found alive.

Three potential crew members were said to have been found dead while four are still missing.

SEPCOL is yet to shed light on the cause of the explosion, as investigations with regulators are ongoing.

Sharon Ikeazor, minister of state for environment, had said the oil vessel was carrying about 50-60 thousand barrels of crude oil at the time of the incident.

A highly-placed source disclosed to TheCable that concerned persons had written to various authorities as far back as 2017 on the state of the vessel.

At the time, the vessel was already in bad shape with visible signs of dilapidation, according to the source.

TheCable understands that in spite of the petitions, no concrete action was taken on the matter by the owners and the regulators.

“There were complaints to the authorities about Trinity Spirit’s FPSO since April 2017,” the source said.

Several pictures seen by TheCable show the progressive deterioration and how badly managed the vessel was before the explosion.

In the pictures, the nuts and bolts were visibly rusted and worn out, while the cargo pump was seen to be leaking.

In 2004, SEPCOL acquired all of 40 percent of ConocoPhillips equity interest in OML 108 and, by virtue of the acquisition, became the technical operator of the block. Express Petroleum and Camac Limited own the remaining 60 percent equity interest on OML 108.

The FPSO Trinity Spirit serves as the primary production facility for the block. The Ukpokiti field was discovered in 1993, and the licence was converted into oil mining lease (OML) 108 in 1996.

SEPCOL (now in receivership) is owned by a combination of Nigerian and overseas corporate entities, including Abbeycourt Trading Company Limited (ATCO), Abbeycourt Petroleum Company Limited and Allenne Limited.

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Egina's FPSO is a masterpiece.

Guys, Imagine dying and finding out heaven and hell isn't real..

Negligence!
The country is drifting into a state of coma and politicians are not concerned except for 2023 elections. No one is taking responsibility for anything and no one is prosecuted for any wrongdoing. The nation is just self-sustaining... So sad!

Ftp

This could have been avoided since 2017, but we're in a country where the only thing people care about is money.

It doesn't matter if people another person's life is at stake.

RIP to the dead.

That has always been the case.
Don't know what's wrong with black man. We never take corrective measures until a serious incident happens. We always prefer to learn the hard way.

Jesus is king

Negligence......

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Africans are mentally unstable.

LMAOOOO like what the actual fúck is going on in this country ? Every fúcking sector is a massive crime scene under this junta I swear

This is pathetic

Corruption. people hoping to earn more by cutting the system, even the regulators are in the game. Putting the live of everyday Nigerians at risk for personal gain. Nobody will lose their job, it will trend and then thats it.


Same thing with the bad fuel importation. People that are meant to refine our fuel are given subsidy to import same fuel. They spend billions refining nothing and still get paid subsidy for their inefficiency. They still want to make more money on top by importing substandard fuel to increase volume and subsidy claims. Noboby will lose their jobs, nobody will take to the corrupt judiciary for help, it will trend, Nigerians will move on.

Nigeria, the corrupt individuals ideal operating haven.

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Naija things go show red flag instead of take precautions them say let's manage am

I just hope they are insured sha ...Mr Lawal won't find this funny ...Safety , Safety , Safety first ..

Rip the dead










Guys wey no get girlfriend get peace of mind

No maintenance culture

Ignorance is expensive!

Corruption, likely the vessel owner was busy settling his way, else the report ought to have led to impounding the vessel before the deadly disaster.

Who will they hold accountable now?

Nigerias oil sector is the most corrupt, the most abused and the most mismanaged in the whole world.
The level of environmental degradation going on in different oil producing communities is simply criminal. Most of what these oil companies do and get away with here, will land all their top executives in prison elsewhere. The fines for their crimes here is amusing. Elsewhere, they will be paying billions of dollars worth of fines.. Even The courts are hapless and can't force the hands of the big companies to obey the laws. It's sick.

All is happening under the watch of the incompetent one

hmmm



Anyway, Agriculture is life.

Nyamiris again

Eweeeeeey!

Nigeria matter is enough to get you into depression, but mehn, we stay strong... If not, how we wan take explain this kind kata kata wey just dey happen recently?
Abba Kyari
NEPA
Fuel
Now this

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jackcanfield:
I just hope they are insured sha ...Mr Lawal won't find this funny ....Nigeria companies always cutting corners

Insurance money was most likely the target. Wait for the system to collapse. Collect insurance, build a cheaper rig, take profit.

Rinse and repeat.

I love those two words "take profit".

Yes, I am heartless capitalist.