In the offshore industry, where safety is paramount, even minor oversights can lead to major incidents. A case in point occurred in late 2021 when a major offshore installation faced a critical transformer short circuit.
While no injuries occurred, the incident triggered a cascade of issues, including the malfunction of essential safety equipment and a temporary halt to production across multiple platforms. It underscored the immense responsibility companies have to maintain rigorous inspection and preventive maintenance protocols. Although this incident was resolved without loss of life, it left lasting lessons for the industry.
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