FPSU ZAFIRA PRODUCER broke off mooring at around 1700 UTC Oct 20 at Frederikshavn, Denmark, drifted across basin and contacted berthed Jack-up drilling unit NOBLE RESILIENT, crashing into her helipad. Drilling rig’s 26 crew were evacuated. Understood situation though under control, continue to develop as of 0115 UTC Oct 21, with a number of tugs and aux boats still responding. FPSU broke loose in strong eastern wind. FPSU ZAFIRA PRODUCER is decommissioned, in process of dismantling.
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