KUALA TERENGGANU: Petroliam Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS) has confirmed an incident in which three of its contractor’s workers were killed on Sunday (May 24).
Another worker was seriously injured during maintenance work on a lifeboat at the Sepat platform Sunday.
In a statement Monday (May 25), PETRONAS said investigations into the cause of the incident are under way in cooperation with the relevant authorities.
"PETRONAS extends its deepest condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of the victims who lost their lives," the statement said.
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The company added that its immediate priority is to support the wellbeing of those affected.
Kuala Terengganu OCPD Asst Comm Azli Mohd Noor said the incident occurred at 12.50pm.
The victims were believed to have boarded a lifeboat on the platform to descend to the sea for maintenance work.
However, a rope or hook attached to the boat is believed to have come loose, causing the victims to fall into the sea.
Those who died were Ahmad Fiqri Zakaria, 38; Muhammad Faezuan Hakim Mohammad Bustamam, 28; and Nik Muhammad Hafifi Asri Ab Majid, 38.
Another victim, Mohd Taufik Mohd Ruslan, 37, was reported to have been seriously injured.
He is still receiving treatment at the Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital (HSNZ).
