PETRONAS, Malaysia’s national oil and gas company, has confirmed the deaths of three contractor personnel during lifeboat maintenance work on the FSO Sepat, located in the Sepat field off the coast of Terengganu, offshore East Coast Peninsular Malaysia.
The exact circumstances of the incident remain unclear.
The company stated that the victims were pronounced dead upon arrival at Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah, Kuala Terengganu, at approximately 5:57 pm on Sunday. One injured personnel was evacuated for medical treatment and remains under observation.
Investigations into the cause of the incident are ongoing, in coordination with relevant authorities.
PETRONAS extends its deepest condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the deceased. The immediate priority of the company is to support the well-being of those affected.
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