PETRONAS said it is ensuring the safety of 155 workers of its contractor on a barge to the Yetagun oil rig off Myanmar.

The Malaysian national oil company said it is in close contact with the team and working closely with the contractor in overseeing the well-being of the workers, besides ensuring continuous supply of essentials, including food, drinking water and fuel.

“Another 36 workers under the contractor and two Petronas employees were already transported to nearby hotels safely for onshore rest and recovery while observing Covid-19 quarantine requirements,” it said.

Petronas said it is working closely with the contractor, the Malaysian embassy in Myanmar, Wisma Putra (Malaysian Foreign Affairs Ministry) and all authorities in managing this matter.

“The safety and well-being of our contractors and their families are our utmost priority,” it said.

The company said this in response to news reports claiming that the workers were stranded offshore following a military coup in Myanmar. – Bernama, February 7, 2021.