Working Conditions Aboard the Glomar-Worker

On June 19, 2021, at noon, the 'Glomar Worker' reported a malfunction with its starboard azimuth thruster while located 25 miles east of Montrose, precisely at coordinates 56 40 45.0 N, 001 46 31.2 W. The incident affected the vessel's ability to conduct Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) operations, prompting the crew of 35 members to redirect their course towards Montrose for necessary repairs. After arriving at the repair site at 6:20 p.m. the same day, the 'Glomar Worker' successfully completed its maintenance and set sail again on June 20 at 6:20 p.m., this time heading towards the Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm (OWF).

The offshore supply vessel Bourbon Arethuse, operated by the French firm Bourbon, experienced a harrowing pirate attack on Tuesday night while stationed offshore Nigeria, according to a report from the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre. The vessel was conducting standby operations at the Usari field when pirates managed to board. Fortunately, the crew swiftly initiated emergency protocols, retreating to the citadel, raising the alarm, and communicating with nearby vessels and shore-based offices via VHF radio. After the pirates departed, an investigation determined that everyone on board was unharmed, and all crew members were safe. It was noted that the attackers seemed primarily interested in pilfering the ship's and crew's personal belongings.