Breaking: Saipem Pipelay Vessel – 14 Injured, 3 Critical After Explosion

“The pipe-laying vessel “Israfil Huseynov”, carrying out operational work conducted by Saipem caught a fire on May 8, at about 18:30 local time. Fourteen people got burn injuries of various degrees, and are currently being transported to the Baku coast by Citadel ship,” the company said. Three of the wounded have been reported to be in critical condition.

Reportedly, the injured were transfered to another ship which transported the wounded to shore ariving at the coast at about 01:45 Baku time.

“Ambulances were at the port for the immediate transportation of the injured to the Central Hospital of Oil Workers. Saipem is monitoring the course of events and will regularly report on what is happening,” the statement said.

According to the Caspian Shipping Company the explosion and fire originated from one of pipe handling mechanisms on board.

The fire was extinguished by crews on board.

The vessel is currently under lease to Saipem.

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