The FINANCIAL - Chevron Suspends Search and Rescue Efforts for Two Missing Contractors

Chevron Suspends Search and Rescue Efforts for Two Missing Contractors

19/01/2012 03:47 (132 Day 10:52 minutes ago)

The FINANCIAL -- Chevron Corporation said that its subsidiary, Chevron Nigeria Limited, has called off the search and rescue activities for two contractors who were missing after Monday's fire aboard the K.S. Endeavor, a drilling rig offshore Nigeria operated by FODE Drilling Nigeria Limited, according to Chevron.

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CNL reports that it is continuing its plans and preparations to drill a relief well, and its investigation into the cause of the incident.

CNL confirms that 152 workers on the shallow water rig and associated barge were safely evacuated from the incident, which occurred about 10 kilometers from shore. Two workers who received medical care for burns have been released from the hospital.

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