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Statoil announces evacuation completed

Thursday, Nov 08, 2012

All personnel apart from security staff have now been evacuated from Floatel Superior. Three helicopters have been operating a shuttle service between the rig and Njord A.

After landing on Njord A, the personnel are taken to the reception centre in Kristiansund.

A total 326 persons have been evacuated while 48 persons tasked with emergency duties remain on the accommodation rig, which is now being prepared for removal out of the safety zone around Njord A.

Source: Statoil

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