Union hits back at ‘unsafe’ rota plan from Rever Offshore
A seafarers union has hit back at plans from Rever Offshore to continue an extended rota for workers which it claims is “unsafe”.
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Boss Thomas says Ithaca ‘raring to go’ after Chevron acquisition
Ithaca Energy’s boss said yesterday that the enlarged company was “raring to go” after completing the £1.6 billion acquisition of US firm Chevron’s UK North Sea business.
Chrysaor approach ‘breath of fresh air’ for offshore rotas, says union boss
Chrysaor’s plan to put new workers on a standard offshore rota is a “breath of fresh air” according to a union boss.
HSE to address ‘knowledge gaps’ on effects of North Sea rotas
The North Sea safety regulator has highlighted a “pressing need” to address research gaps into the effects of prolonged offshore shift patterns.
Exclusive: Repsol Sinopec not budging on three week rotas
North Sea oil firm Repsol Sinopec Resources UK (RSRUK) has opted to stick with three week offshore rotas on its platforms after concluding a review.
OPINION: Time for change for offshore workers?
For the public at large an offshore worker is considered 'lucky' because - "they get half the year off!"
Apache is latest firm to scrap three week rotas
US oil firm Apache Corporation has become the latest company to scrap unpopular, three-week rotas in the UK North Sea.
Updated: Shell to ditch unpopular three-week rota next year
Oil giant Shell has revealed plans to ditch “hated” three week offshore rotas on its central North Sea platforms next year.
Crew likely to avoid pay cut on Shell platforms
Crew on Shell’s North Sea platforms are expected to avoid a drastic wage cut, despite being asked to work fewer shifts.
Exclusive: Total workers ‘angered’ by BBQ plans
A group of Total employees are understood to have reacted angrily to the firm’s plans to hold a barbecue while they are locked in a dispute over rotas.