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Fugro Geoservices crew aids with Offshore rescue
October 17, 2002
Geohazards firm Fugro GeoServices, Inc. (FGSI) recently recognized members of its geophysical crew for rescuing an offshore worker
while conducting work in the Gulf of Mexico.
During a geophysical survey project aboard FGSI survey boat L’Arpenteur in Ship Shoal of the Gulf of Mexico, a "man overboard"
alert was broadcast. The offshore worker had fallen off a nearby platform and appeared to have a broken arm. Although he was holding on to a life
jacket to keep him afloat, he was unable to attach it properly due to his injury.
FGSI employees Matt Domangue, Jeremy Driskill, Charlie Hall, Kirk Echols, and Captain Richard Reeves were instrumental in going to the
aid of the worker by actually entering the water and assisting with lifting him to safety.
According to FGSI Safety Manager Jimmy Mizzi, "The action of these crew members are a testament to the intense safety training our
employees receive. They have practiced "man overboard" procedures and learned what to do and how to act quickly in an emergency".
With over 250 offices in 55 countries and more than 7,000 staff, Fugro offers advanced geotechnical, surveying, seismic, oceanographic, meteorological and positioning services. The group interprets and processes data collected at sea, along the coast, on land, and from the air.
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