Reuters reported the incident occurred in Guanabara Bay and resulted in some water coming onboard the rig, though no oil was spilled.

"The water taken on by the GSF Arctic 1 has been stopped and is being pumped out. Some personnel who had been evacuated as a safety precaution have returned to the rig," the statement said.

"The rig is safe and stable, as are all its personnel," the statement continued.