Malaysia-based offshore assist vessel (OSV) supplier ICON Offshore Berhad has confirmed particulars of an August 2 accident involving one in every of its vessels that tragically killed two folks and significantly injured one other.
In an announcement launched by ICON Offshore Berhad, the Board of Administrators confirmed that the incident occurred on August 2, 2024, at roughly 10:30 p.m. on the Sapar Alpha platform close to Bintulu, Malaysia, involving the vessel Icon Amara.
“We’re deeply saddened to report that this incident resulted in two fatalities and one severe harm,” the assertion reads.
An investigation into the reason for the incident is at the moment underway and ICON totally cooperating with the related authorities. The corporate assured stakeholders that the vessel Icon Amara and its crew members are totally insured and anticipates that the vessel can be restored to energetic obligation following the completion of the investigation.
ICON’s Emergency Response Workforce was instantly mobilized to offer crucial assist to the affected crew members and households. “We lengthen our heartfelt condolences to the households of the deceased and our deepest sympathies to the injured and their households,” the assertion learn. The corporate is dedicated to providing all attainable help
The assertion additionally famous that there was a delay in releasing particulars in regards to the incident, as ICON labored carefully with their shopper and related authorities to make sure all info was correct and appropriately dealt with. “We admire your understanding and endurance as we collaborate to handle this difficult state of affairs,” the Board added.
The Board clarified that the incident is just not anticipated to have a fabric impression on the corporate’s general operations or monetary efficiency. “Icon stays dedicated to the security and well-being of all personnel, and we’ll take all crucial steps to forestall the recurrence of such incidents sooner or later,” the corporate stated.
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