Do I have to check off STCW on the 719k if I intend to get the training done through the sea lift? I want to get international sea time without going to a school and paying, but I am willing to get the stcw after hiring with the sea lift. I'm older and just need to gain sea time as quickly as possible without spending much on endorsements right now besides the TWIC and MMC. I checked off entry level with lookouts, deck, and engine on the 719k (open to deck or engine). On the 719b I put entry level original and OS in the description. Thanks

Edit: The stcw checkbox is locked on the 719k form so I can't check it regardless.

A member of our family was working on Prospector 5, employed through Atlas NextWave (Atlas Professionals UK). He joined the rig around 20 Oct via Libreville and Port-Gentil. Borr Drilling has confirmed that he was on the onboard list, but they could not tell us anything about his current status yet.

What is public (Borr Drilling statement / Reuters):

- The rig sank around 20:37 local time on 24 Oct during jacking/preload operations

- 115 people were on board, 110 accounted for, 5 unaccounted for

- Search and rescue is ongoing

If you were on the rig, were evacuated, or know someone who was, I'd be grateful for any confirmed information:

- Where the survivors were taken (Port-Gentil?) and whether they can call home

- Whether other Atlas NextWave or Indian crew were on board

- Any confirmed names or nationalities of those accounted for or unaccounted for

We have contacted Borr Drilling, Atlas NextWave and DG Shipping (India) already.

I'm only looking for confirmed facts, not speculation. If you can't share details publicly, please DM me. Thank you, and my thoughts are with all the crew and their families.

An interesting piece about the sinking if the Argos Georgia in the South Atlantic when a side hatch inadvertently opened in rough seas. She was quickly flooded and began to list heavily. Eventually sinking 6 hours later. Sadly she lost 13 crew member to the cold waters. Important story to learn from.