Stena Seaspread diving accident

Stena Seaspread diving accident
Date21 January 1981 (1981-01-21)
LocationThistle oil field, East Shetland Basin, North Sea, Scotland
Coordinates61°21′47″N 1°34′47″E / 61.36306°N 1.57972°E / 61.36306; 1.57972
Causebell umbilical fouled on SALM
ParticipantsPhil Robinson, Jim Tucker
Outcomesuccessful through-water transfer to rescue bell

The Stena Seaspread diving accident occurred on 21 January 1981, when a diving bell containing two divers had its umbilical cord severed. Both divers were rescued.