Offshore oil drilling platform sinks off the coast of Gabon
Published date: Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:19:11 +0700Footage shows a brightly lit offshore drilling rig tilting into the sea off the coast of Gabon as workers on a nearby vessel watch and film.
Video shows the jack-up rig Prospector 5 sinking off Mayumba, in the south of the Central African country, on the night of October 24.
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Mayumba, Gabon |
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24/10/2026 |
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ViralPress |
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VRP186005 |
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Duration: 01:15 |
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Format: Vertical |
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Rating: News safe |
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