More offshore workers expected to take industrial action
Fresh plans for industrial action on some North Sea platforms have been announced by the trade union Unite.
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Maersk Driling hit with safety notice after stands fell on an offshore rig
Maersk Drilling has been hit with a safety notice after two stands, weighing 1,300kg each, fell on an offshore rig.
Workers to strike at Shetland Gas Plant
Offshore union Unite has confirmed its members at the Shetland Gas Plant will carry out the first of a series of 24-hour strikes tomorrow.
New sector deal to drive offshore wind jobs growth
A new offshore wind sector deal will be launched by the UK Government tomorrow in an effort to increase jobs and grow the number of women in the industry.
Boskalis sets up new subsea base in Westhill
Dutch marine firm Boskalis has set up a new subsea services base in Aberdeenshire.
‘Don’ of a new era as Aberdeen legend crosses over into offshore training
A former Aberdeen football legend will use what he learned under Sir Alex Ferguson to tackle leadership in offshore training.
‘Do your homework’, offshore wind bosses tell oil supply chain
Scottish offshore wind bosses have told those working in the oil and gas supply chain to “do their homework” before pitching business to the sector.
‘TOFS TOFS, BABY’ North Sea crew make rap video to highlight safety
A North Sea drilling crew has rustled up a rap video to highlight safety offshore.
Attollo Offshore to create 20 jobs with tech ‘incubator’
Aberdeen-based Attollo Offshore has announced it will create 20 jobs through a new project to enhance the use of technology offshore.
Perenco supplier denies exploitation of non-EU workforce operating in North Sea
A North Sea offshore supplier has denied exploiting non-EU workers – despite paying some little more than £3 an hour.
Sentinel Marine to create 80 jobs with new ships
Offshore support vessel operator Sentinel Marine has announced it will create 80 new jobs with the order of three new ships.
Offshore medic gains prestigious royal title
An offshore medic has been recognised as a exceptional caregiver. Bob Gardiner, an offshore medic and occupational health advisor, has been awarded the title of Queen’s Nurse. Mr Gardiner was nominated for providing “high quality, compassionate care”, alongside 20 other community nurses across the UK. To read more on Energy Voice, click here.
Aberdeenshire cancer sufferer fined for threatening wife following operation
An offshore worker recovering from cancer has been fined for behaving in a "threatening manner" towards his wife after returning home from an operation.
Drug dealer claimed oil downturn to blame for spiral into criminality
An offshore worker turned drug dealer yesterday blamed the oil downturn for his spiral down into criminality.
Offshore worker fined following racist dispute outside pub
A Garve man who was involved in a disturbance outside a Dingwall pub and then resisted arrest was fined a total of £720 yesterday.
Growth and jobs secured at Survivex after buyout
The new owner of Survivex said yesterday that growth was on the cards for the north-east offshore survival trainer.
First power generated from ‘world’s largest floating windfarm’ off Aberdeen
First power has been reached from what is expected to become the world’s largest floating windfarm. The developers for the Kincardine Offshore Windfarm Ltd (KOWL) made the announcement in Aberdeen yesterday at the Floating Offshore Wind UK conference. To read more on Energy Voice, click here.
Union reps have been put on notice, says Unite
Offshore services firm Bilfinger Salamis said it completely rejects claims that union representatives were removed from the North Sea Culzean project.
Offshore sex offender breached court order after giving lift to teenage girls
A convicted sex offender gave a lift to three teenage girls in breach of a court order hours after avoiding a jail sentence in May for a similar offence.
Aberdeen’s Universal Inspection bought by Dutch firm
Netherlands-based Hendrik Veder Group (HVG) has acquired Aberdeen’s Universal Inspection (UI) as it seeks a move into the UK offshore sector.
50 jobs created as Atlantic Offshore buys two emergency rescue vehicles
Atlantic Offshore Scotland has created 50 new jobs through the purchase of two North Sea emergency response vessels.
End of year deadline on whether Shell will change its offshore rotas amid mental health concerns
Shell will make a decision by the end of the year on whether to change its offshore rotas, amid concerns about their effects on mental health.
Offshore worker banned from roads after refusing to identify himself and give breath sample
A north-east offshore worker has been banned from the roads and ordered to carry out unpaid work after attempting to dodge a drink driving conviction.
Wind the way forward as Beatrice windfarm delivers power
Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm has started generating power.
Offshore workers in shock as oil giant plans to sell North Sea platforms
Hundreds of offshore workers are facing uncertainty after Chevron announced plans to sell the majority of its North Sea platforms.
Former soldier with PTSD shines spotlight on mental health offshore
A former soldier has called on offshore leaders to do more to support those with mental health problems.
£2m innovation fund launched for offshore wind
The Scottish Government has launched a £2 million innovation fund to be directed at the offshore wind sector with the aim of reducing development costs and improving health and safety.
SPONSORED: Nigg Energy Park enjoying steady growth to the benefit of Scottish economy
Over the last 3 months, workforce numbers at Nigg Energy Park have increased to more than 700 people on site, including provision from over 120 supply chain companies.
Sensor experts to tackle huge corrosion problem
A Scottish centre of expertise for sensor and imaging technology and an English university spinout have teamed up to tackle a problem costing the UK oil and gas industry billions of pounds a year.
Unite and RMT accept pay offer for offshore caterers
Members of the Unite and RMT unions have accepted a pay offer from the Caterers Offshore Trade Association (COTA).
WATCH: Time-lapse footage of Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm build
Time-lapse footage provided by wind farm construction firm Vattenfall shows the build of the Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm’s sixth turbine.
Hurricane says offshore installation phase under way on Lancaster
Hurricane Energy said today that offshore installation work had begun on the Lancaster field’s early production system.