The Norwegian Marine Industry Authority (Havtil) has launched an investigation following the fire on the Visund platform on November 4, 2026.
The fire originated in an emergency switchboard room and caused heavy smoke, which also spread to nearby rooms. The fire was extinguished, and no injuries were reported. The majority of the personnel on board were evacuated, and the facility was shut down and depressurized as a result of the incident.
Havtil will:
- Carefully review the sequence of events.
- Consider actual and potential consequences.
- Assess direct and underlying causes.
- Identify deviations and areas for improvement related to regulations.
Havtil’s investigations are comprehensive and timely.
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