Offshore Inferno: Fire Engulfs Decommissioning Platform in Vietnam

Offshore Vietnam – May 21, 2025 – A significant fire has erupted on the Song Doc offshore oil platform, currently undergoing decommissioning as part of Vietnam's first project of this kind. Vietnamese authorities have confirmed the incident and are investigating the cause.

 

🛢 Initial reports, originating from Viet Nam News and subsequently repeated by other local news sources, suggested the possibility of one fatality and seven injuries as a result of the blaze. However, official government statements have not yet confirmed any casualties. The situation is evolving, and verification of these reports is ongoing.

 

🧯 Officials stated that the fire was successfully contained within approximately 30 minutes. The rapid response is credited with preventing further escalation of the incident. The potential impact on the decommissioning process and the surrounding marine environment is now being assessed.

 

The Song Doc platform is a landmark site as Vietnam's inaugural decommissioning project. The fire raises questions about the safety protocols and procedures in place during these complex operations. A thorough investigation is expected to examine all aspects of the incident, including potential contributing factors.

 

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