Shebah Exploration & Production Company Ltd (SEPCOL) oil vessel has exploded in Delta State.
Ten persons were said to be on board the exploded oil vessel.
A brief by Ikemefuna Okafor, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SEPCOL said that the explosion happened on Wednesday, engulfing the offshore facility known as FPSO Trinity Spirit, located at the Ukpokiti Terminal, around Excravos, Warri South-West Local Government Area of the state.
According to him, the cause of the explosion is still being investigated. He added that the company was working with necessary parties to contain the situation.
He added that the firm was prioritising investigations with respect to the safety and security of the men on board.
“We appreciate the assistance provided us by the Clean Nigeria Associates, the Chevron team operating in the nearby Escravos facility, and our community stakeholders as well as fishermen, who have been of tremendous assistance since the incident happened,” he said.
He said that all relevant authorities had been notified and that the firm had appealed to the members of the public to stay away from the area while a crisis management team monitored the situation.