An investigation is underway after a man fell overboard from a semi-submersible drilling rig in the Barents Sea.
The Norwegian Petroleum Safety Authority said it will seek to clarify the course of events and identify the “direct and underlying causes” of the incident which happened on the Goliat field earlier today.
A spokesman said: “After being recovered by the Esvagt Aurora, the person involved was sent to Hammerfest Hospital with minor injuries.
“The area around the accident site has now been cordoned off and activity suspended.
“Among other objectives, the PSA investigation will seek to clarify the course of events and identify the direct and underlying causes of the incident.”
According to reports, the man fell from a height of between 15 and 20 metres and was in the water for a few minutes before being rescued.
The Saipem-owned rig has been contracted by Italian operator Eni to drill production wells at Goliat under a five-year charter with the compatriot contractor reported to be worth $840 million.
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