Crane Detaches at Perenco’s Samaan Alpha Platform, Injuring Operator

A crane operator was safely rescued and brought ashore for medical assessment after an incident during lifting operations at Perenco’s Samaan Alpha offshore platform on Wednesday evening. The Ministry of Energy said no one else was affected, and Perenco will secure the equipment and investigate the cause as authorities monitor safety follow-up.

A crane detached from its pedestal during lifting operations at Perenco’s Samaan Alpha drilling platform on Wednesday, injuring the operator, who was rescued, treated at Southern Medical Centre and discharged Thursday morning. Perenco said no one else was hurt, the crane was secured, and an investigation has begun.

A crane operator was discharged from hospital after a crane detached from its pedestal during lifting operations at Perenco Trinidad and Tobago’s Samaan Alpha drilling platform on Wednesday. Perenco said he suffered minor injuries, while all other personnel were safe and an investigation has begun. The incident prompted emergency response measures and notification of energy and safety authorities.

A crane detached from its pedestal on Perenco’s Samaan Alpha Drilling Platform off Trinidad’s southeast coast during routine lifting operations yesterday, injuring one worker. The worker was evacuated to shore and is expected to recover, while Perenco and the Energy Ministry say no one else was affected and an investigation is underway.