Search and rescue operation for the oil workers, who went missing as a result of the accident at the oil-gathering station #3 of the department on oil and gas output of Azneft Production Union, are hampered by strong winds, the press service of Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping CJSC said in a statement.

Axar.az reports citing to APA.

Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping CJSC took immediate actions right after receiving information about the accident in the Caspian Sea, said the statement.

According to the statement, the required vessels were sent to the accident site in cooperation with SOCAR and the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

Thirteen vessels of Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping CJSC were immediately sent to the site to search for the missing.

In constant coordination with SOCAR and the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the Crisis Group of CJSC is coordinating the operation of the vessels.