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Three Workers Killed as Lifeboat Detaches on FSO Sepat

5/25/2026

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Petronas said a rope or hook failure caused the lifeboat to detach during maintenance on FSO Sepat.
Three workers died during lifeboat maintenance on the FSO Sepat off Terengganu, Malaysia.
Petronas confirmed the victims were pronounced dead on arrival and the injured employee remains under observation.
Police said the lifeboat was lowered into the sea when the securing line detached, prompting investigations with local authorities.

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Petronas said a rope or hook failure caused the lifeboat to detach during maintenance on FSO Sepat.
Three workers died during lifeboat maintenance on the FSO Sepat off Terengganu, Malaysia.
Petronas confirmed the victims were pronounced dead on arrival and the injured employee remains under observation.
Police said the lifeboat was lowered into the sea when the securing line detached, prompting investigations with local authorities.