Petronas Confirms Three Dead, One Critical in Sepat Platform Incident

Kuala Terengganu — Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has confirmed that three contractor personnel were killed and another was critically injured during lifeboat maintenance work at the Sepat platform in Terengganu-Kelantan waters yesterday.

In a statement issued today, Petronas stated that investigations into the cause of the incident are ongoing in close coordination with the relevant authorities.

“Petronas extends its deepest condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the deceased. The company’s immediate priority is to support the well-being of those affected,” the statement read.

According to Kuala Terengganu police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor, the incident occurred at approximately 12:50 PM yesterday. All four victims were believed to have boarded a lifeboat on the platform to descend to the sea for maintenance work on the lower section of the structure.

He explained that the rope attached to the lifeboat is believed to have detached, causing the boat and all four occupants to fall into the sea.

The deceased have been identified as:

• Ahmad Fiqri Zakaria, 38, from Batu Berendam, Melaka
• Muhammad Faezuan Hakim Mohammad Bustamam, 28, from Kuantan, Pahang
• Nik Muhammad Hafifi Asri Ab Majid, 38, from Bandar Indera Mahkota, Pahang

The injured victim, Mohd Taufik Mohd Ruslan, 37, from Banting, Selangor, is currently receiving treatment and remains in critical condition at the Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital.