The effects of the explosion were felt on vessels located several hundred yards away.īy about 22.50, 39 survivors had left the platform. When the explosion occurred, it caused several men at the north-west corner and other parts of the platform to jump into the sea. This generated a massive and prolonged high-pressure gas fire which generated intense heat. Normal and emergency lighting had both gone out.Īt about 22.20, another major explosion occurred due to the rupture of a high-pressure gas line connected to the Tartan platform.
Most of the crew onboard had gathered in the accommodation at that time. An emergency evacuation team headed to the scene, but flames and heavy smoke made the scenario of evacuation impossible.īy 22.20, about 22 survivors, including diving personnel who were on duty, had left the platform. Up to 22.08, the crew had sent three Maydays, the third of which informed of an abandoning due to fire. The initial explosion was followed by many smaller explosions. Witnesses said they heard a sustained high-pitched screeching noise followed by an explosion.ĭense black smoke engulfed the upper parts of the platform. At about 22.00, an explosion was heard on the deck of the platform, immediately followed by a fire which spread quickly in Module B and C.
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