Odd Finnestad dug up this information on the Aban Pearl sinking.
Venezuela appointed a high level commission to investigate the causes of the sinking of Aban Pearl rig, which exploited gas offshore, according to executives of that program on Friday.
Venezuela Appoints Commission to Investigate Aban Pearl
May 15, 2010 by offshoreenergy
Bud's Offshore Energy (BOE) 
G’day Bud from “down under,” (oh and my wife – Jacqui says hello too),
Odd sent me the link to your blog which is very enjoyable – keep up the good work!
I left Caltex Petroleum Australia last October and despite planning a long holiday – I seem to be too busy visiting offshore platforms and drilling rigs to take a holiday! Been offshore in China, Australia of course and due in GoM in the middle of June for BHPBilliton. With an old friend I’ve got a contract to train the Timor Leste regulators in Dili starting next month.
Anyway enough of that – I look forward to reading the next blog!
regards
pete w