During the Japan 8.9 earthquake few days ago, I was still on the rig. Even though we were at the South China Sea, we could feel the effect as well. That night, the sea was very rough, and the waves were higher than usual. Due to the big storm and also big waves, we had to slow the operation down.
Nevertheless, we were alright and everything went back to normal after few hours but not the Japanese crew onboard. Some of them couldn't contact their families, and the captain couldn't contact some of the crews that were having vacation at home in Japan.
But thank God after one day or two, all of them managed to contact everyone. :) Now we are just hoping things will be fine for Japan after all the explosions and aftershocks happening even until this moment.
Well, with that, let's see some pictures from the rig. :)
sun set...beautiful eh? haha...
the borderless deep blue sea..
the lone ranger
ah, night time is coming. but the operation never stops.
time to go bed? :) looks nice? it's really comfortable with the cooling air cond! :)
*yawn*...I have just started my shift. long night ahead! :) Good night everyone. hehe..
6 comments:
Gabriel---thank you for sharing your experiences with us thru your photographs and writing. I love the pics of your work, your rig and your associates. I can only imagine the panic your Japanese co-workers experienced when the tragic quake struck. God bless.
i love the blue sea!
A view of the ocean is great.
Did you get to see dolphins? Everyone is telling me I will be able to see one later!
Clint: thanks for your encouraging words. will try to share more from time to time. :) yeap, feel for the Japanese co-workers too, but at the same time admire their strength that they are able to continue with their work faithfully.
Wenn & Mei Teng: same here!
Wong Ning: nope...didn't see any, only see fish! :)
wow..gabriel..your working life is so thrilling... keep you in prayer.. God will take care of you..
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