Cosl-Innovator Vessel Reviews and Specifications

On March 4, 2016, Statoil made the decision to terminate its contract with the offshore drilling rig 'COSL Innovator', currently docked in Vindenes. This action comes in the wake of a tragic accident where a massive 30-meter wave struck the rig's living quarters, resulting in the death of a 53-year-old Aker Solutions employee who was inside his cabin at the time. The circumstances of the incident met the conditions necessary for terminating the contract with COSL Offshore Management AS, prompting Statoil to take swift action. In addition, Statoil announced the discontinuation of ongoing drilling operations with the sister rig, 'COSL Promoter'. It's important to note that this contract termination will not impact the long-term developments in the Troll field. The extreme wave conditions that led to the incident occurred on December 30, 2015, causing significant damage to the rig; 17 windows were broken and the furnishings in at least six cabins were severely damaged. Originally, the 'COSL Innovator' was contracted to work with Statoil until the summer of 2020. However, this incident marks a continuation of Statoil's decision-making process, as the company had previously terminated the contract with another rig, the 'COSL Pioneer', 13 months ahead of its expiration after the rig had been inactive for a period. Statoil's ongoing commitment to safety and operational integrity remains a top priority as they navigate these challenging circumstances.

In a heartbreaking incident offshore Norway, a 53-year-old rig worker named Rune Morten Narvåg lost his life when a towering wave struck the 'COSL Innovator.' The wave, measuring an alarming 14 meters in height, violently breached the outer wall of his cabin, leading to the fatal accident. Preliminary investigations indicate that Mr. Narvåg was inside his cabin at the time of the incident, but the exact circumstances leading to this tragedy remain unclear. Norwegian authorities are actively conducting a thorough investigation into the event in Vindenes, seeking to uncover the details of how such a devastating occurrence could take place.

On December 31 at 3 p.m., the offshore rig 'COSL Innovator' arrived off the coast of Fedje after a tumultuous ordeal involving a massive 14-meter wave. The vessel had crucially transported 59 offshore workers, with 44 having already been evacuated prior to its arrival. Following the incident, the rig made its way to Ågotnes, reaching its destination later that evening. Tragically, two crew members sustained injuries during the event and have since been hospitalized in Bergen and Florø; fortunately, both are reported to be out of danger. In light of the gravity of the situation, Norwegian authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances that led to this accident. As of January 1, engineers began a thorough inspection to assess the damage sustained by the rig. In a somber development, the incident also marked a tragic loss within the Norwegian petroleum industry, with the death of a 53-year-old worker from Aker Solutions, Rune Morten Narvåg, who was based in Oslo and worked in the subsea department at Ågotnes. This incident is notably the first fatal accident in the sector in six years. For further details and updates, Norwegian news sources are providing ongoing coverage, including photos and reports. Visit the following links for more information: [BT News](http://www.bt.no/nyheter/lokalt/Kapteinen-om-rigg-ulykken---Et-mareritt-3513393.html), [BA News 1](http://www.ba.no/nyheter/cosl-rigg-pa-vei-mot-agotnes-etter-dodsulykke-pa-troll/s/5-8-243123), and [BA News 2](http://www.ba.no/navnet-er-frigitt-etter-ulykken-pa-troll-feltet/s/5-8-244050).