Oil sector’s cultural diversity a double-edged sword

The oil industry’s cultural diversity can be a double-edged sword if key safety messages are blocked or lost in translation, guests at The Press & Journal’s Morning Briefing heard yesterday.

Panellist Rona Jamieson, partner at Burness Paull, said having people with different backgrounds was a “great asset” to the sector, but can increase the “risk of communications problems” and serious offshore incidents.

Ms Jamieson also feels the potential for confusion offshore has increased in recent years due to a move away from “traditional owner-operated models”.

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