22,000 apply for just 100 train jobs amid oil decline
Scores of offshore workers are among more than 22,000 applicants for just 100 train driver jobs across Scotland.
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Fatal Nigeria offshore helicopter flight could have been caused by part malfunction
A preliminary report by the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) in Nigeria has found a fatal offshore helicopter crash may have been caused by a malfunction of one of the aircraft parts. The crash, which happened last month, caused the death of two crew members and four passengers on board. There had been 12 people on the helicopter when the incident happened.
Size and shape: Offshore workers are putting on weight
Offshore workers have undergone a sizeable change in body shape and build over the past 30 years –partly due to “comfort eating”. Research by Robert Gordon University has concluded that offshore workers are an average 19% heavier than they were in 1985 – with significant growth in neck, chest, hip, waist and wrist sizes.
Safety still a “priority” one year on from offshore helicopter safety report
Safety remains an "absolute priority" one year on from the publication of a report addressing issues on offshore helicopter flights. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)'s CAT-1145 report was released on February 20, 2014 and listed 61 actions and recommendations aimed at addressing accident prevention for workers travelling offshore by helicopter. It comes one month after the CAA said there is still work to be done to improve flight safety.
Bond lands North Sea flights award
Bond Offshore Helicopters said yesterday it had signed its fourth North Sea contract in as many months.
Bond lifted by £16m Athena North Sea win
Bond Offshore Helicopters said yesterday it had won a £16million contract for work in the North Sea.
Aiken Group lands £9m of deals
Aberdeen engineering services firm Aiken Group said yesterday it had won deals worth £9million over the last six months and hoped to add substantially to its workforce.
‘Successful year’ marred by losses
Helicopter operator Bristow said yesterday it had enjoyed a successful year after reporting a rise in turnover.
MTP wins string of contracts worth £8m
Aberdeen-based Mintra Training Portal said yesterday it had signed a string of contracts worth £8million in recent weeks.
Reaction: Good training praised
UK Energy Minister John Hayes has praised good training and safety standards for averting a "disaster" after the helicopter ditching.
Offshore workers frustrated as ditching probe continues
Offshore workers are "frustrated" at a lack of information on what caused a Super Puma helicopter to ditch in the North Sea, union officials said yesterday.
Petrofac new safety training
Petrofac said it had become the first North Sea oil and gas services provider to develop and introduce an e-learning training programme for offshore workers.
Geoships in drive for new recruits
North-east marine and subsea services provider Geoships said yesterday it wanted to recruit 40 people after taking on a new vessel.
We must be the unluckiest helicopter firm in the North Sea
Describing how he wants to see his business performing this time next year, Malcolm Paine taps the table and murmurs "touch wood".
Working creatively on behalf of the industry
Skills, training and workforce safety are at the heart of the oil and gas industry, no matter which role you play or country you work in.
Touchdown on helicopter safety
Helicopters transport offshore workers to and from oil and gas installations every day, and the industry constantly works to improve helicopter safety.
Air2Work investing £1.5m to bring technology to UK
A company which provides safe breathing equipment to offshore workers has opened a base in Aberdeen.
Safety high on union agenda
Offshore workers are to gather for a union conference amid continuing concerns over safety and pay.
Helicopters back in the air
Bond Offshore has resumed helicopter flights which had been suspended after one of its Super Pumas ditched in the North Sea.
Helicopter fleet grounded after investigation
The owner of a helicopter which ditched in the North Sea last week has grounded its entire Aberdeen fleet after an early investigation revealed a crack in the gearbox.
Helicopter travel safe, says director
A Bond director last night moved to reassure offshore workers and North Sea oil and gas firms that safety was the operator's "primary and first priority".
‘Evacuate nearby platforms’
Oil and gas union leaders have called for all platforms within a five-mile radius to be evacuated after fears the gas cloud may be travelling in their direction.
Court supports offshore case
UK-based offshore workers employed across the globe have won the right to be protected by British employment law.
Talks over possiblestrikes
North Sea offshore workers have met union leaders to discuss potential strike action in the fight for paid holidays.
North airports ‘could enjoy spin-off from energy sector’
The managing director of Highlands and Islands Airports (Hial) said yesterday he believed the energy sector's growing importance in the north would open up opportunities for the company's terminals.