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Drilling Rig Sinks Off Gabon, Killing One; Four Missing

Drilling Rig Sinks Off Gabon, Killing One; Four Missing

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Drilling Rig Sinks Off Gabon, Killing One; Four MissingAccording to reports, 115 people were aboard the Prospector 5 jack-up rig, and 110 of them were... 26.10.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Drilling Rig Sinks Off Gabon, Killing One; Four MissingAccording to reports, 115 people were aboard the Prospector 5 jack-up rig, and 110 of them were rescued.It was operating at the Dussafu Marin license off the Gabon coast.Government Response:Gabon's Ministry of Petroleum and Gas activated a crisis unit and directed the navy to reinforce maritime search and rescue operations. A technical investigation had also been ordered, Minister Clotaire Kondja said in a statement.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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