<p>The platform's operator, Shengli Oilfield, a subsidiary of Sinopec China said in a statement that the valve on the oil rig has been closed and there is no risk of an oil spill.<br /><br />The Shengli Oilfield No. 3 drilling platform leaned over 45 degrees when Typhoon Malou struck the bay last evening.<br /><br />Four people fell into the sea while 32 were trapped on the platform. Thirty four people, including two who fell into the sea, had been rescued.<br /><br />Rescuers were still searching for the other two who fell into the sea. The rescued workers are in stable conditions, the Xinhua qutoed the statement as saying.<br /><br />Shandong Marine Search and Rescue Center immediately sent rescue teams to the platform.<br />The Ministry of Transport has organised teams from Tianjin Marine Search and Rescue Center to help with the rescue.<br /><br />At least six vessels and two helicopters were participating in the rescue operation. The platform is located five nautical miles from the coast and is in waters seven meters deep.<br /><br />Strong winds have prevented rescue boats from docking at the platform, Zhai Jiugang, an official with the China Marine Search and Rescue Centre said.</p>
<p>The platform's operator, Shengli Oilfield, a subsidiary of Sinopec China said in a statement that the valve on the oil rig has been closed and there is no risk of an oil spill.<br /><br />The Shengli Oilfield No. 3 drilling platform leaned over 45 degrees when Typhoon Malou struck the bay last evening.<br /><br />Four people fell into the sea while 32 were trapped on the platform. Thirty four people, including two who fell into the sea, had been rescued.<br /><br />Rescuers were still searching for the other two who fell into the sea. The rescued workers are in stable conditions, the Xinhua qutoed the statement as saying.<br /><br />Shandong Marine Search and Rescue Center immediately sent rescue teams to the platform.<br />The Ministry of Transport has organised teams from Tianjin Marine Search and Rescue Center to help with the rescue.<br /><br />At least six vessels and two helicopters were participating in the rescue operation. The platform is located five nautical miles from the coast and is in waters seven meters deep.<br /><br />Strong winds have prevented rescue boats from docking at the platform, Zhai Jiugang, an official with the China Marine Search and Rescue Centre said.</p>