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Smoke alarm at oil rig
The "Polar Pioneer"
The Sea Traffic Central in Vardø, Norway, got the emergency warning from the rig at 9 am today, Finnmark Dagblad reports. Preparedness authorities subsequently prepared for action.
At 9.25 am, the situation was considered stable and no further emergency measures were taken.
The Polar Pioneer is a Sonat/Hitachi design semi-submersible drilling unit, capable of operating in harsh environments and water depths up to 1,650 feet. The rig has on several occasions been used in the Barents Sea
At 9.25 am, the situation was considered stable and no further emergency measures were taken.
The Polar Pioneer is a Sonat/Hitachi design semi-submersible drilling unit, capable of operating in harsh environments and water depths up to 1,650 feet. The rig has on several occasions been used in the Barents Sea
