Drillship capsizes in Suez Gulf, Egypt's petroleum ministry says
At least four were confirmed killed so far, six missing and 21 others were rescued, sources affiliated to Red Sea authorities said. The drillship was moving to a new location when it capsized earlier in the evening, industry sources said.
The vessel was operating in a concession owned by offshore drilling service provider ADES, in which it was drilling several wells. It assigned Osoco for drilling operations, according to the sources.
ADES did not respond to a request for comment.
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