‘Time someone said something about the IR35 industrial rip-off’
Energy Voice has been running regular articles about the pending HMRC changes that will see the current IR35 arrangement altered to prevent, we are told, tax avoidance.
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Exclusive: Halliburton-TechnipFMC merger could spell ‘inevitable’ North Sea job losses
North-east job losses are thought to be “inevitable” if a potential merger involving two offshore giants takes place, a union boss warned last night.
Aberdeen independence group to screen energy transition documentary
An Aberdeen-based independence group is to screen a documentary focussing on the energy transition.
North Sea industry putting profits before helicopter safety, new report claims
North Sea oil and gas companies are dodging responsibility for the well-being of offshore workers at the expense of profit, according to a damning new helicopter safety report.
Low pay by Fugro ‘to be looked at’ by international policy group, union boss says
Inaccurate pay practices by an asset integrity contractor working in the North Sea are to be considered by a global policy think tank, according to a trade union boss.
Cut-rate labour at North Sea wind projects ‘blocking’ oil workers from sector
Firms paying cut-rate wages are stifling the flow of skilled oil and gas workers into the offshore wind sector, according to those representing North Sea seafarers.
Firm hopes to swap some helicopters for fast ships in North Sea crew change ‘shake up’
Offshore workers could be about to see a shake up in North Sea crew changes in a bid to increase safety.
TechnipFMC workforce ‘left in dark’ over future as firm fails to outline split
Concerns were raised last night after a number of north-east workers at a global energy service firm were left in the dark over their future following the company’s announcement of a demerger.
BP and HSE face-off over North Sea lifeboat training concerns
Oil and gas giant BP is understood to be at loggerheads with a UK safety authority over how it is preparing North Sea workers for lifeboat evacuation.
RMT to launch whistleblowing app for offshore workers
RMT plans to launch a mobile app next week which will allow workers to “whistleblow” on offshore safety incidents via their phones.
RMT welcomes steps toward union’s inclusion in Offshore Contractors Partnership
Offshore worker and seafarers union RMT has said it "welcomes" steps being made toward its inclusion in the Offshore Contractors Partnership Agreement (OCPA).
Union claims victory as offshore workforce protected by new wage legislation
Offshore workers and seafarers are to be protected by new pay legislation passed by the UK Government, according to a maritime union.
New challenger for S-92 in North Sea
A new challenger has emerged for the dominant S-92 helicopter in the North Sea’s oil and gas sector.
North Sea divers reject revised pay offer
Hundreds of workers who are part of North Sea diving crews have rejected a revised pay deal made on behalf of six employers.
Perenco supplier denies exploitation of non-EU workforce operating in North Sea
A North Sea offshore supplier has denied exploiting non-EU workers - despite paying some little more than £3 an hour.
North Sea unions to receive revised OCA pay offer
Union officials said today that the Offshore Contractors' Association (OCA) would make a revised pay offer for North Sea workers.
Further OCA and union talks to take place next week
Further talks between the Offshore Contractors' Association (OCA) and North Sea unions are due to take place next week.
North Sea rotas: Clear or cluttered?
An Aberdeen academic has said the North Sea rotas picture is less perplexing than it may seem.
OCA and trade union talks to continue
Crunch talks between the Offshore Contractors' Association (OCA) and North Sea trade unions will continue later this month after yesterday's meeting brought no resolution.
Australian oil sector ‘on cusp’ of Piper Alpha-like disaster, says union safety rep
An Australian trade unionist and safety representative currently locked in a David vs. Goliath battle with an oil giant has warned that his country is “on the cusp” of a disaster similar to Piper Alpha.
Apache safety breach ‘reflection’ of what’s happening offshore, union boss says
An offshore union boss has described a safety breach discovered on the Beryl Bravo platform as "a reflection is what is actually happening offshore".
Borr Drilling concede ground on job losses after worker protests
Dutch union Nautilus International confirmed today that Borr Drilling had announced its intention to reinstate 15 offshore and around three onshore staff, after widespread strikes by workers.
Dutch staff protest outside Borr Drilling’s north-east office
Dutch protestors and Scottish trade unions held an angry protest outside the Westhill office of Borr Drilling's newly acquired firm Paragon Offshore yesterday.
3/3 rota affecting health of offshore workers
A new report released by Robert Gordon University (RGU) has said that those on a three weeks on/three weeks off rotas (3/3) are almost twice as likely to experience ill health by comparison to those on 2/2 shifts.
Weather affects turnout at ‘future of offshore’ union meetings
Meetings at which workers were due to discuss current offshore work conditions and the future of the industry have been poorly attended due to adverse weather conditions.