SBM lands top safety award at Opito conference
Floating production system provider SBM has been named employer of the year at a global energy industry safety award.
Health, Safety & Environment
Super Puma crash: Survivor relives moment friends died in ditching
A survivor of the Shetland Super Puma crash has described the terrifying moments when the helicopter fell into the North Sea.
Anger as union chief slates North Sea helicopter safety call as cheap stunt
A row has broken out between trade union chiefs in the north-east after a helicopter safety campaign was dismissed as a “cheap stunt”.
Safety body aims for royal standard with new Queen video
Industry training body Opito has launched a new video campaign aimed at improving oil and gas safety standards around the world. See the film here.
SCI set for Dutch expansion
Aberdeen based marine evacuation firm Survival Craft Inspectorate is to expand its operations into Holland.
Storm hit Njord platform set for safety inspection before staff can return
Statoil says it will not return staff to the Njord A platform evacuated over storm fears at the weekend until it is sure the installation is safe.
Motion lodged for full inquiry into North Sea helicopter safety
A motion has been tabled in Westminster calling for a full public inquiry into helicopter safety in the North Sea oil and gas industry.
Iraq oil conference postponed after Schlumberger camp violence
A major conference on oil and gas in Iraq has been postponed until next year in the wake of the violent scenes at the Rumaila oilfield last week.
Baker Hughes warns of ‘fluid’ situation with force majeure in Iraq
Oil services firm Baker Hughes said its force majeure remains in place in Iraq after the religious violence in the country last week.
New project looks to offer guidance on offshore walk to work alternatives
A new project aimed at providing advice on alternatives to helicopters for delivering North Sea staff to their platforms has launched.
Full line up confirmed for Opito conference in Abu Dhabi
Aberdeen-based oil and gas industry training body Opito has announced the full line up of speakers for its international safety competency conference in Abu Dhabi next week.
Schlumberger in talks with Iraq authorities over attack at Basra camp
Schlumberger has suspended its operations in Iraq after a British worker was attacked at their camp in Iraq over an alleged religious slight.
New training scheme to target human errors in offshore industry
Danish oil giant Maersk is to launch a new training programme in a bid to minimise human errors at sea.
Lloyd’s Register scoops supply chain excellence award
Lloyd's Register has been awarded a supply chain excellence award for its blow-out preventer (BOP) risk model programme.
Offshore staff not confident in helicopter safety record, warns new report
A new campaign aimed at improving North Sea helicopter safety is officially being launched in Aberdeen today.
North Sea helicopter safety report ‘will be out in January’
The findings of an inquiry into helicopter safety in the North Sea oil and gas industry are due to be published within weeks.
Health check: Are you fit to manage safety?
This month we decided it was time to tax some of you a little with a simple questionnaire.
US faces offshore safety dilemma
The expertise of the American offshore oil and gas industry outmatches the federal agency that oversees it.
Coast guard find body of missing welder knocked into sea from oil platform
The body of a welder who sparked a massive search operation after falling into the sea from a platform in the Gulf of Mexico has been recovered by rescuers.
Equity firm takes majority stake in safety firm Oteac
Private-equity firm Lonsdale Capital Partners has snapped up a majority stake in Aberdeen company Oteac.
Super Puma tragedy: Survivor James Nugent relives terror of Shetland crash
THE last survivor to escape from the wreckage of a helicopter that plunged into the North Sea has revealed he still has nightmares about the disaster.
Opito conference to focus on competence in safety
"Don't just tell me - show me" is the leading theme of this year's international Opito Safety and Competency Conference.
MP criticises ‘piecemeal’ approach to copter safety
An MP has criticised plans to hold five separate inquiries into North Sea helicopter safety as a “piecemeal” approach that will “do nothing” to allay offshore workers’ concerns.
UAE Minister of Energy to open Opito conference
The United Arab Emirates’ Minister of Energy to open the OPITO Safety and Competency Conference 2013 later this year.
New course to help offshore workers deal with suicide and hostage threats
Offshore staff are to receive training in dealing with suicide threats, hostage situations and protesters.