Family welcomes FAI into diver’s death
The family of a North Sea diver has welcomed a fatal accident inquiry into his death more than two years after he lost his life at work.
Health, Safety & Environment
Copter lands safely following gearbox issue scare
An offshore helicopter has landed safely after a warning light came on mid-flight.
Helicopter uncertainty boosts interest into alternative travel
Energy Voice caught up with Reflex Marine as the offshore personnel-transfer specialist visited Aberdeen to showcase its latest transport device.
Offshore workforce examines helicopter safety
The offshore workforce gathered to discuss the latest on helicopter safety, including the implications of the CAA’s most recent report.
Brother of Super Puma crash victim renews calls for prosecutions over fatal accident
The brother of a man killed in a North Sea helicopter crash spoke of his family’s “five years of heartache” as he renewed calls for the operator to be prosecuted.
Offshore transfer firm opens doors as conference heads to Aberdeen
A north-east firm whose technology offers an alternative to helicopters as a means of transporting staff to offshore platforms is hosting an event in Aberdeen to meet the demand for information about its products.
Major industry director to address offshore workforce
Mark Swan, the director of the Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) Safety and Airspace Regulation Group (SARG), will address the attendees of Step Change in Safety’s latest Joined-Up Thinking event.
Blaze at Shell refinery brought under control
Shell confirmed a fire at one of its refinery had successfully been brought under control.
New ‘walk-to-work’ concept ship launched as firm targets offshore energy workers
Plans for a dedicated new vessel to provide high quality accommodation for transferring oil and gas workers have been revealed.
Brazilian Navy awards first EU certification to Reflex
A Scots marine transfer firm has won the backing of the Brazilian Navy for its new offshore safety system.
Staff safe after high waves leave Gulf of Mexico rig damaged
Operations has been suspended on a Gulf of Mexico rig after a giant wave struck it and left it damaged yesterday.
Coast Guard hits back as BP claims Deepwater Horizon clear-up finally finished four years on
The US Coast Guard has opened a new war of words with BP over the Deepwater Horizon tragedy after the British super major claimed clear-up work from the 2010 disaster was complete.
Oil firms must improve safety procedures, warns watchdog boss
The head of the USA's offshore safety watchdog has warned too many accidents are still happening despite new regulation aimed at lessening risk to workers.
Safety success recognition for North Star
North Star Shipping has had its strong safety record recognised by one of the world’s leading health-and-safety bodies – for a 14th consecutive year.
Survivex boss up for top money award
One of the bosses at Survivex is in with a chance of winning a prestigious national honour for keeping the Aberdeen firm’s finances in good shape.
Seven dead in Ukraine mine gas blast
Seven men and an eighth injured after a gas explosion at a coal mine in eastern Ukraine.
North Sea platform at centre of safety probe shut after second blaze
A North Sea platform at the centre of a major safety probe has been shut down following a second fire.
Carmichael: Offshore industry must strike right balance over helicopter safety
The Scottish Secretary has said it would be “perverse” to improve offshore helicopter safety at the expense of other areas of the North Sea oil and gas industry.
Safety probe launched after sprinkler scare during North Sea platform blaze
Exclusive: A North Sea oil company is at the centre of a major offshore safety investigation after a fire put more than 100 workers at risk of an explosion on the Tiffany platform.
Petrofac training facility back in action after £1.5m upgrade
Petrofac Training Services is celebrating the official reopening of its fire and emergency response centre in Montrose after a £1.5million upgrade.
Union sounds warning over new helicopter regulations
A leading trade union official last night said that offshore workers have expressed concerns about the potential impact of new regulations.
Offshore industry body sounds safety warning over helicopter crackdown
Exclusive: Oil industry chiefs have voiced fears that new helicopter rules will jeopardise the safety of thousands of offshore workers.
HSE boss Susan Mackenzie maps out rigorous new strategy for UK offshore safety
The North Sea has come a long way in health and safety terms since Piper Alpha. But as the province ages, so the going gets tougher for everyone, including the Health and Safety Executive, which is about to launch a new offshore strategy.
Nimrod inquiry leader to give offshore safety awards speech
One of the UK's leading safety experts is to give the keynote speech at this year's UK Offshore Oil and Gas Industry Safety Awards in Aberdeen.
Obesity Offshore: Industry’s biggest problem?
On February 20 the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) set out a number of requirements for the UK helicopter firms operating offshore travel for the energy industry, to increase flight safety.