Once thought unsinkable the ocean ranger oil platform sank in violent Atlantic storm, a monster wave crashed into the rig causing flooding which shorted out the control panel that controls the floatation system, causing a severe list, the rig sank soon after , some people made it to lifeboats and a rescue ship arrived but sadly during the rescue attempts the life boats collided with the rescue ship and also sank , no one survived from the ocean ranger #waves #oilrig #oceanranger #roguewave #sea

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Too many injuries in rigs have happened over the years so these types of practices are being weaned out of the business. Although, it may still be happening, this is not the standard nor is popular. When you think about working in the oil field or on a rig, this is not what you will see. #rigs #westtexasoil #oilandgas #oilfield

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