Drillship capsizes in Suez Gulf, Egypt's petroleum ministry says

2/7/2025 12:33

Egypt's petroleum ministry said on Tuesday that it received a report from oil and gas production company Offshore Shukheir oil Company (Osoco) about a capsized drillship in the Gulf of Suez.



The ministry said the drillship, identified as "Adam Marine 12", was located in Gabal El-Zeit in the Red Sea, an area around 300 km south of the Suez Canal, Egypt's vital trade route, and is one of Egypt's prominent oil production sites in the Red Sea. The incident is not expected to cause disruptions for navigation in the canal.



Sources affiliated to Red Sea authorities said, at least four were confirmed killed so far, six missing and 21 others were rescued. Industry sources said, the drillship was moving to a new location when it capsized earlier in the evening.



The vessel was operating in a concession owned by offshore drilling service provider ADES, in which it was drilling several wells. According to the sources, it assigned Osoco for drilling operations.