Oil and gas drilling firms have enjoyed one of the safest years on record, representatives of the sector heard last night.
The North Sea chapter of the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) held its annual safety awards ceremony in Aberdeen.
Jon Richards, the chapter’s chairman, told around 400 IADC members at Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre that the offshore industry worldwide had made significant health, safety and environment improvements in 2011.
“We can all agree there is more progress to be made,” he said, adding: “Our strive for continual improvement is key to the long-term viability of our industry.”
Awards were presented recognising the safety achievements of individuals, companies and their rigs.
Winners:
Best Safety Performance Awards
Jack-ups – Maersk Drilling.
Semi-submersibles – Dolphin Drilling and Stena Drilling.
Platforms – KCA Deutag.
Drillship special merit award – Stena Carron and Stena Drilling.
Merit Awards
Outstanding safety performance over 10 years – George Sauvageau and Lynda Bossler, Noble Drilling.
Outstanding safety performance over six years – Brage and Kvitebjorn platforms, KCA Deutag.
Associate member award – Stork Technical Services.
Environmental award – Dolphin Drilling.
Chairman’s special award – Nicholas McBride, Rowan Drilling.
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