Search on for missing offshore workers

Missing workers: a search and rescue operation is underway for workers who abandoned a damaged liftboat in the Bay of Campeche

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Tom Liskey

 09 September 2011 05:41 GMT

Mexican state-run oil company Pemex said search and rescue efforts were underway for 10 offshore workers who had abandoned a damaged liftboat in the Bay of Campeche after Tropical Storm Nate cut a devastating path in the Gulf of Mexico.

Authorities ordered an evacuation of the Trinity II liftboat as meteorological conditions deteriorated Thursday afternoon.

According to Pemex, fissures were detected in the jacking legs of the liftboat and reports indicate the liftboat may have partially sunk.

Pemex said four of the ten offshore workers were the liftboat’s crew members.

According to Pemex, the offshore workers had not been located as of 2131 GMT, but Mexican media reported two rescue vessels were due to arrive shortly.

The Trinity II is understood to be under contract with Geokinetics, the seismic company shooting a 3D survey in…

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