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.
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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.
Unite members vote to accept Total pay offer in offshore dispute
A long-running dispute between workers on three North Sea rigs and the energy giant Total has come to an end after protracted negotiations.
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.
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.
Total in discussions with offshore workers over proposed move to 3/3 rota
A trade unionist has confirmed that French oil giant total has entered into discussions with its offshore workforce about a proposed move to a three weeks on, three weeks off (3/3) working rota.
Unite threatens industrial ballot over ‘delayed’ pay rise
Offshore union Unite is threatening an industrial ballot over “delayed” payments to workers by Sparrows.
Study of wind turbine effects on seabirds ‘very optimistic interpretation’ of data, RSPB says
The Scottish division of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) has hit out against a study published today on the risk to seabirds through collision with offshore wind turbines, calling the findings a “very optimistic interpretation of data”.
WATCH: Vattenfall turbine stands tall
With the first turbine installed at Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm yesterday, developer Vattenfall is claiming a number of renewable energy industry firsts.
Offshore worker sent home from North Sea rig after discovering “blacklist”
A union boss has questioned the culture of a North Sea operator, after a worker claimed he was removed from a platform after discovering a “blacklist”.
Rota changes taking toll on mental health of North Sea workers and families, leaked report says
Offshore rota changes are taking their toll on the mental health of North Sea workers and their families, a leaked report suggests.
Scotland and China to collaborate on offshore tech solutions
Scotland’s top oil and gas research and development organisations are to travel to China next month as part of a knowledge share designed to fortify ties and increase business.
Former offshore ace banned from road after wife reported him for drink driving
An offshore ace made redundant in the downturn has been banned from the roads after his wife reported him for drink-driving.
Engineering firm Maritime Developments reels in benefits of expansion
Overseas expansion is paying dividends for north-east offshore engineering firm Maritime Developments.
English firm launches new offshore division after Aberdeen acquisition
Global Marine Group (GMG), of Essex, has launched a new offshore division in Aberdeen in a further sign of growing confidence in the oil and gas industry.
Offshore worker sent estranged wife ‘menacing’ texts when she began seeing new man
An offshore worker has been fined almost £800 after sending his estranged wife a string of “menacing” text messages following their separation.