October 14, 2016: On October 13, 2016 Petrotrin completed the recovery exercise at its Point Fortin Tank Farm Operations, with the retrieval of the body from within its storage tank.
The custody of the deceased has now been transferred to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service and the immediate family members have been informed.
The Company continues to provide counselling support to the family members and our employees during this phase.
Petrotrin wishes to express our sincerest gratitude to the employees who have been engaged in the response and recovery efforts associated with this unfortunate incident since last Saturday.
Our investigations continue and at this time the Company again reminds members of the public to comply with the notices at our various areas of operations that restrict access to authorised personnel only.
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For further information please contact:
The Corporate Communications Unit
Petrotrin
868-658-4200