Crane Detaches at Perenco’s Samaan Alpha Platform, Injuring Operator

OSHA is reviewing crane certifications, operator duties and other records after a crane detached from its pedestal during lifting operations at Perenco’s Samaan Alpha Drilling Field, injuring a worker. Perenco has suspended crane operations across its sites while investigators examine what happened, and the worker has been discharged after medical assessment.

Perenco has suspended crane operations after a crane collapsed on its Samaan Alpha drilling platform, injuring an operator who was later treated and discharged. OSHA is investigating the cause and reviewing records, footage and certifications, while unions say the incident highlights wider safety concerns in the energy sector, including fatigue, training and protective equipment.

After a crane collapse injured a worker on Perenco’s Samaan Alpha drilling platform, BIGWU called for all crane-based personnel transfers to be suspended until their safety is independently verified. The union also wants a full investigation into the incident and broader energy-sector concerns, including fatigue, PPE, disputes and alleged victimisation of workers who raise safety issues.

A worker survived after a crane detached and collapsed during lifting operations on Perenco’s Samaan Alpha drilling platform off Trinidad’s south-east coast, leaving him with minor injuries and prompting a company and government investigation. The incident has renewed concern about offshore safety standards in Trinidad and Tobago’s energy sector, following earlier fatal and missing-worker accidents.

A crane operator was safely rescued and brought ashore for medical assessment after an incident during lifting operations at Perenco’s Samaan Alpha offshore platform on Wednesday evening. The Ministry of Energy said no one else was affected, and Perenco will secure the equipment and investigate the cause as authorities monitor safety follow-up.

A crane detached from its pedestal during lifting operations at Perenco’s Samaan Alpha drilling platform on Wednesday, injuring the operator, who was rescued, treated at Southern Medical Centre and discharged Thursday morning. Perenco said no one else was hurt, the crane was secured, and an investigation has begun.

A crane operator was discharged from hospital after a crane detached from its pedestal during lifting operations at Perenco Trinidad and Tobago’s Samaan Alpha drilling platform on Wednesday. Perenco said he suffered minor injuries, while all other personnel were safe and an investigation has begun. The incident prompted emergency response measures and notification of energy and safety authorities.

A crane detached from its pedestal on Perenco’s Samaan Alpha Drilling Platform off Trinidad’s southeast coast during routine lifting operations yesterday, injuring one worker. The worker was evacuated to shore and is expected to recover, while Perenco and the Energy Ministry say no one else was affected and an investigation is underway.

An operator died Wednesday after a crane collapsed on a vessel at Perenco’s offshore Samaan field in Trinidad, falling more than 100 feet; his body was later taken ashore to the Port of Galeota. Operations were suspended as investigators examine what caused the collapse and whether emergency and safety procedures were adequate.