内容摘要：Federal Railroad Administration, Fort Worth, Texas (5,835 square feet)

Federal Railroad Administration, Fort Worth, Texas (5,835 square feet)

The Bonga was problematic “from day one,” said Dennett, citing a lack of manpower, difficulty getting spare parts and falling standards.“The fear was getting more severe over time as skilled personnel were not replaced,” she added.

The surveys also invited workers aboard the vessel to make their own comments. Based on these, in 2014, Dennett was concerned enough to write to a Shell manager, flagging worker fears that Bonga was a “keg of gunpowder” and in “impending peril,” with everyone on it “at risk.” The manager promised to act.Contact AP’s global investigative team atFor secure and confidential communications, use the free Signal app

The next year, a leaked memo by the operational safety team for Nigeria said the need for “drastic improvements” was shown by the 2012 survey. They were also “worried” by the “thought provoking” 2014 survey, which had worse results.In an email, Shell said safety has improved on the Bonga since the 2012 and 2014 surveys, when a worker described it as a powder keg.

Still, as recently as 2021, some 59% of workers on the Bonga thought maintenance needed either a lot of or some improvement. Another 3% said it was failing outright. Only 28% of team leaders felt positively about the levels of maintenance the company performed on its equipment. A majority, 57%, were concerned about the level of resources and expertise on the vessel.

In response, the company noted that more than 90% of those surveyed in 2021 felt positive about another category measured, the Bonga’s safety processes, and the overwhelming majority felt comfortable speaking out about problems.Natural Resources Conservation Service, Blythe, Calif. (980 square feet)

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