Ocean Ranger Risk Portfolio

well its basically important In February of 1982, the rig was on hire to Mobil and was drilling the J-34 well in the Hibernia Field, about 166 miles east of Newfoundland. On the night of 14th February, a major Atlantic storm was forecast and the rigs in the Hibernia Field, including the Ranger, prepared for the worsening weather by hanging-off the drillpipe in the well and by disconnecting the rigs from the sub-sea stacks. At about 1900 hours local time, the nearby Sedco 706 experienced a large, powerful wave which damaged some items on deck, including the loss of a life raft. Soon after, radio transmissions from the Ocean Ranger were heard, describing a broken window and water in the ballast control room, with discussions on how best to repair the damage.

At 0052 hours local time, on 15th February, a MAYDAY call was sent out from the Ocean Ranger, noting a severe port list to the rig and requesting immediate assistance. The standby vessel, the Seaforth Highlander was requested to come in close as countermeasures