I was an engineer specializing in deepwater drilling. In 2014, while working on a platform in the Gulf of Mexico, I experienced an event that defies explanation. Deepwater platforms are known for their advanced technology and isolated work environment, making this experience all the more unsettling.
During a routine maintenance check in one of the lower sections of the platform, I noticed a man in an old-style engineer's uniform working on a piece of equipment. I called out to him, but he didn't respond. As I approached, he turned and walked around the corner. When I reached the spot, he was gone, and the corridor was empty.
Confused, I checked with the control room to see if anyone was scheduled to be in that area, but no one was. The description I gave didn't match any current crew member. Intrigued and a bit unnerved, I shared the story with a few colleagues, who then told me about an engineer who had died in a tragic accident during the platform's construction. Some believed his spirit still tended to the platform, ensuring everything ran smoothly.
I never saw the vanishing engineer again, but the incident left a lasting impression. It made me appreciate the history and sacrifices made in the name of progress. The deepwater platform, surrounded by the endless ocean, holds many secrets, and perhaps some of them are best left unexplored.