rwieder 0 #1 May 14, 2010 "The Aban Pearl Sinks" I wonder when this kind of crap will stop. From what I know this Semi-Submersible sank because of a leak in a CSE. Quote Petroleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA) was operating the rig in the Gulf of Paria in the Campo Dragon gas field. Dow Jones quotes PDVSA President and Venezuelan Oil Minister Rafael Ramirez as saying that the rig was disconnected from the well, eliminating the risk of a gas leak. According to the news report, workers on the rig began reporting problems at approximately 11 p.m. Wednesday and that the rig began taking on water an hour later. At least these guys didn't wait for something horrible to happen before making it to the life capsules and getting away from the rig.-Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #2 May 14, 2010 Drill, baby, drill. quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgoose71 0 #3 May 14, 2010 The Rig was built over 30 years ago in India. Probably shouldn't have been in operation. But I'm also guessing safety for his minions isn't high on Hugo Chavez's list. I probably would have had one foot in the escape hatch at all times also."There is an art, it says, or, rather, a knack to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss." Life, the Universe, and Everything Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwieder 0 #4 May 14, 2010 I suspect they scuttled it to collect the insurance $$$-Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
