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”.
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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.
Transport minister undecided on support for North Sea helicopter public inquiry
Scotland’s transport minister is undecided on whether to support calls for an independent public inquiry into North Sea helicopter safety.
Workers return to North Sea platform following Storm Caroline safety concerns
A Canadian operator with a base in Aberdeen, CNR announced earlier today that a team of workers had returned to Ninian South to return power.
Union brands oil workers’ removal from North Sea rig “outrageous”
The decision to send a group of oil workers ashore after they refused to get into lifeboats on a rig is “outrageous”, a union boss has said.
Workers transferred by copter after gangway detaches at Mariner field
Norwegian oil giant said today that all workers on the Mariner field are safe after a gangway between installations disconnected late last night. Statoil confirmed that the link between the Safe Boreas accommodation vessel and the Mariner A platform was reported at 11:45pm. Read the full story on our sister site, Energy Voice.
North Sea platform being down-manned due to safety concerns
Almost 70 offshore workers have been evacuated from the Ninian South platform due to concerns about the safety and structural integrity of the rig.
Rig workers told not to drink tap water on platform
Offshore workers were banned from drinking the tap water on their platform after it was found to be contaminated with diesel – but were told to keep showering in it.
Airbus: We are ‘actively considering’ CEO Super Puma flight under offshore conditions
Helicopter manufacturer Airbus is “actively considering” the possibility of putting CEO Guillaume Faury in a offshore H225 work flight situation in response to an online petition.
500 people join call for Airbus chief to fly offshore
More than 500 people have joined a call for the chief executive of a helicopter firm to take a flight in a controversial H225 chopper, in the same conditions as the offshore workforce.
Helicopter firm boss challenged to take flight “under the same conditions as the offshore workforce”
The chief executive of a helicopter firm has been challenged to take a flight “under the same conditions as the offshore workforce”.
Offshore Super Puma helicopter ban to be lifted
Controversial offshore helicopters look set to return to skies above the North Sea after aviation watchdogs announced plans to lift a flight ban imposed following a string of fatal accidents.
Funeral for Score Group entrepreneur Charles Ritchie set for next week
The funeral of north-east business giant Charles Ritchie, the founder of offshore engineering firm Score Group who died this week, will be held on Wednesday.
Helicopters carrying offshore workers has near-miss off Aberdeen
An official probe has revealed that two helicopters, which were carrying offshore workers, were forced to take action to avoid a collision off the coast of Aberdeen this year.
Irish coastguard captain dies after Sikorsky S92 crash
A coastguard captain who learned her trade in Aberdeen has died after a Sikorsky S92 rescue helicopter crashed into the Atlantic off Ireland.
Sikorsky S92 Coastguard helicopter goes missing off west of Ireland
A coastguard helicopter has gone missing off the west of Ireland.
Offshore worker who turned up at neighbours’ door armed with knife avoids jail
A £60,000 a year offshore oil worker who frightened his neighbours when he turned up at their door armed with a knife avoided a jail sentence yesterday.
Oil worker armed with knife told neighbours making him angry was a “stupid thing to do”
An offshore oil worker frightened his neighbours when he turned up at their door armed with a knife.
Video: GE oil workers take part in Mannequin challenge
Oil workers have taken part in the viral video craze the Mannequin Challenge which has been sweeping social media.
‘Unattractive’ shale industry won’t take off in UK, analyst says
An analyst at Douglas Westwood has predicted that fracking will not turn into a thriving industry in the UK.
VIDEO: Huge waves captured by North Sea vessel
Huge waves have been captured on film by a North Sea vessel. The footage was taken by Jeffrey Tuckerman while he was working offshore. It comes after Dolphins were spotted surrounding the bow of the same vessel earlier this month. For the full story visit our sister site Energy Voice.
Offshore worker stole alcohol from supermarket, nine days after being released from jail
An offshore oil worker was jailed for eight weeks after admitting stealing two bottles of wine from an Inverness supermarket.
Video: Life on the Ninian South – Head to sea, heart at home
This footage gives a glimpse into the everyday life of North Sea offshore workers.
Aberdeen oil worker lay “dead” for 20 minutes on vessel off Egypt
An offshore worker has praised his colleagues who raised to help as he lay “dead” for 20 minutes after suffering a cardiac arrest off the coast of Egypt.
We want to be around for 40 years, not two years, oil leaders tell Mundell
Aberdeen oil and gas leaders yesterday warned the UK Government not to take its “eye off the ball” during Brexit negotiations.
TV skipper Jimmy Buchan serves up offshore
Peterhead fishing skipper Jimmy Buchan is toasting a successful trip after three days on a North Sea accommodation rig showcasing some of his catch.
Offshore worker to be flown to Shetland following injury
An offshore worker is being evacuated from a North Sea platform after sustaining an injury.