BW Offshore announced on Monday that it is almost ready to tow ashore a FPSO from off the coast of Brazil, almost one year after a fatal explosion and fire on the vessel claimed nine workers’ lives.
The Cidade de Sao Mateus FPSO was being operated by Norway’s BW Offshore – which specializes in FPSO ownership and operation – on behalf of Brazil’s state oil giant Petrobras at the time of last February’s disaster.
FPSO was being operated by Norway’s BW Offshore – which specializes in FPSO ownership and operation – on behalf of Brazil’s state oil giant Petrobras at the time of last February’s disaster.The platform was located about 80 miles off the coast of Espirito Santo state in southeast Brazil.
A detailed assessment of the damage and causes of the fire will be made once the FPSO is towed to a yard although a statement from Petrobras in June 2015 blamed incorrect procedures and improper equipment installation.
Work on disconnecting risers and moorings began in December.
