Hercules: Rig sustained 'extensive damage'

Rig-owner Hercules Offshore said its stricken cantilever jack-up rig in the Gulf of Mexico has sustained "extensive damage" after a well blowout and fire caused a section of the unit to collapse.

Extensive damage: part of Hercules rig collapses after fire
Extensive damage: part of Hercules rig collapses after fire
Published 24 July 2013, 21:30Updated 11 October 2016, 13:43