Borr Drilling reports ongoing evacuation following offshore Gabon rig incident
Borr Drilling has confirmed that 110 of the 115 personnel aboard the Prospector 5 rig have been safely accounted for following an offshore incident near Gabon.
Borr Drilling Limited reported an emergency incident aboard its Prospector 5 offshore drilling rig located in Gabonese waters. The company initiated evacuation protocols on October 25, 2026, after the platform encountered an operational issue.
According to the company's latest update, 110 of the 115 crew members have been accounted for and are reported safe. Search and rescue operations remain active to locate the remaining five personnel. Borr Drilling is coordinating with local authorities and offshore support services to manage the response effort.
The Prospector 5 is a jack-up rig operated by the Bermuda-based drilling contractor. The incident marks a significant operational disruption for the firm, which operates a fleet of rigs across various international oil and gas markets.
Borr Drilling has stated that it will provide further updates as additional information becomes available regarding the status of the missing personnel and the integrity of the rig.