Safety Alert 243 - Unplanned Riser Disconnect Results in Spill

Safety Alert No. 243 September 6, 2006 Contact: Glenn Woltman (504) 736-2438 Unplanned Riser Disconnect Results in Spill An unplanned disconnect of the Lower Marine Riser Package from the subsea blowout preventer equipment was recently initiated on a semi-submersible rig engaged in exploratory activities, during a time