Aramark wins five-year contract for Total North Sea assets
Catering firm Aramark has landed a five-year contract award with Total across several of its UK North Sea assets.
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Inquiry into Aberdeen accident that led to death of offshore vessel crewman
The death of a crewman, who was crushed while repairing paintwork on an offshore supply ship anchored off Aberdeen, is to be probed by a sheriff.
Scottish Government urged to back Aberdeen in budget as oil job cuts plague region
Calls have been made for the Scottish Government not to “ignore” the concerns that face Aberdeen and the Highlands during Thursday’s budget announcement, after an oil and gas downturn and thousands of job losses have plagued the region.
Scots firm Sulmara Subsea makes Asia-Pacific expansion
Scottish firm Sulmara Subsea is making an expansion drive into the Asia-Pacific (APAC) with a new office in Singapore.
Aberdeen charity issues call for donations of offshore thermals
A north-east charity is asking for donations of surplus offshore thermal wear to help its staff and service users keep warm in the depths of winter.
Covid outbreak brings production shut down on Ithaca North Sea platform
Production on one of Ithaca Energy's North Sea platforms has been shut down due to a Covid-19 outbreak on board.
Workers removed from Forties Bravo platform due to Covid
Apache has confirmed that a pair of workers have been removed from the Forties Bravo installation due to Covid-19.
Equinor renewables boss to join Aker Solutions
The head of Equinor’s UK renewable operations has announced he is leaving the company after more than a decade.
Centrifuges Un-Limited rebrands to OSSO, appoints new CEO
Centrifuges Un-Limited has rebranded to "OSSO" and appointed a new chief executive as part of a major growth drive.
Exclusive: Initiative launched to help north-east firms benefit from offshore wind boom
A new programme aimed at helping domestic supply chain firms benefit from Scotland’s burgeoning offshore wind sector could deliver significant employment opportunities for the north-east.
BP North Sea headquarters to receive a ‘green’ makeover
A global property investor aims to make BP’s North Sea headquarters in Aberdeen a beacon of the city’s green credentials.
Report predicts surge of electric vehicles on Aberdeen roads
The number of electric vehicles on Aberdeen roads could surge 350-fold by 2050, according to a new report.
Stena Drilling awards IDS six-figure deal for ‘world first’ fleet data system
Stena Drilling has awarded Independent Data Services (IDS) a six-figure deal to upgrade its fleet with a “world-first” data system.
Shell making 330 UK job cuts, majority in Aberdeen
Shell is planning 330 job cuts from its UK oil and gas business, the majority in Aberdeen, as part of its global restructuring.
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”.
North Sea worker makes ‘miracle recovery’ in Aberdeen after heart stopped for nearly two hours
A North Sea worker has revealed how he made a “miracle” recovery in Aberdeen after his heart stopped for nearly two hours.
Ffolkes Offshore reveals fivefold increase in crew change costs arising from Covid-19
An Aberdeen-headquartered shipping agency has revealed that crew change costs rose fivefold last year due to complications caused by Covid-19 restrictions.
Awilco Drilling moves to recoup £32million over cancelled Keppel rig contract
Awilco Drilling is moving to recoup millions of pounds over a cancelled contract for a new rig build with Keppel FELS as the dispute between the two firms deepens.
Hendrik Veder expands team at Aberdeen base as firm targets ‘ambitious growth plans’
An Aberdeen-based wire and fibre rope solutions provider has announced the appointment of three new “key members” of staff as it targets “ambitious growth plans”.
Hunting reduces headcount by 34% since start of 2020
Hunting will exit 2020 with fewer than 2,000 employees, a reduction of 34% since the start of the year.
Cyberattack cost EnerMech hundreds of thousands of pounds
A cyberattack which hit the global business of Aberdeen-headquartered EnerMech cost the group hundreds of thousands of pounds.
VIDEO: Well-Safe Protector rig arrives at Invergordon ahead of decom work
The newly-refurbished Well-Safe Protector rig has arrived at Invergordon to get it ready for work in the decommissioning market.
New contracts, new Aberdeen base: Bilfinger Salamis buys into a brighter future
New contracts, renewals and the opening of a new Aberdeen base have been flipping the fortunes of Bilfinger Salamis after a stark start to 2020.
Worker dies at Oceaneering Aberdeen office
A worker has died at the Aberdeen offices of US energy services firm Oceaneering, Police have confirmed.
UK Government announces £1.3m for Aberdeen underwater engineering hub
A planned global underwater engineering hub in Aberdeen could be launched as early as next year after Westminster announced more than a million pounds worth of support.