Investigation Report
Drilling Rig Struck Platform During Positioning
04-15-2011 11:40 G09010 BA/375A Other - Derrick/Platform NAVAIDS Damage
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Vessel collision
- Marine operations
- Marine industryUpstream oil and gas
- Offshore installationVessel
Summary
Investigation of Hercules 205 striking the Brazos Area block 375 A platform during positioning. Tug power and repeated mud-mat bottom tagging failed to stop the approach. The report identifies excessive movement speed, reported seabed depressions and high winds as causes. Slight damage occurred, with no injuries or pollution reported.
Classifications: Vessel collision; ship collision; marine allision.
Classifications: Marine operations; maritime operations.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.