Two crew members have been killed and another was seriously injured in an explosion on a platform supply vessel off Malaysia.
Owner Icon Offshore said the accident occurred on the 3,500-dwt Icon Amara (built 2014) at the Sapar Alpha platform near Bintulu.
Local media had reported the explosion on 2 August, but it has taken until this week for Icon to issue a statement, drawing criticism from at least one Malaysian news publication.
The company referred only to an “incident” that night.
It did not provide details of the seafarers involved.
“We are deeply saddened to report that this incident resulted in two fatalities and one serious injury,” the company said in a stock exchange announcement.
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and our deepest sympathies to the injured and their families.”
Icon said its emergency response team was immediately mobilised to support the affected crew members and their next of kin.
It called the situation “challenging” and said it was committed to offering all possible assistance “during this difficult time”.
Addressing the delay in issuing a statement, the shipowner said it had been working closely with the authorities to ensure all information was accurate and appropriately handled.
An investigation into the cause of the incident is underway, and Icon is fully cooperating.
Explaining the delay
“While the investigation is ongoing, we would like to assure all stakeholders that the vessel Icon Amara, along with its crew members, is fully insured,” it added.
The PSV’s insurer is the West of England P&I Club in the UK.
The Icon Amara is expected to be able to be repaired, and the accident is not expected to have a material impact on the company’s overall operations or financial performance.
“Icon remains committed to the safety and well-being of all personnel, and we will take all necessary steps to prevent the recurrence of such incidents in the future,” Icon said.
The vessel has no port state control inspections listed by Equasis.
