40 years of HSE: RMT’s Molloy runs the rule on North Sea safety
Jake Molloy of RMT has been a part of the North Sea story for more than four decades; always on or directly involved with its shop floor.
Jake Molloy
HSE slams TotalEnergies over fire and explosion risk on Gryphon FPSO
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned TotalEnergies over a series of failures in its maintenance processes on the Gryphon Alpha, leading to risks of “fire and explosion”.
Unions and campaigners ‘cautiously welcome’ offshore training alignment
Environmental campaigners and trade unions welcomed plans from the offshore training industry to reduce duplication in certification standards, but pressed for detail on timing and delivery.
‘No shortage of workers’ for North Sea roles but better terms needed, say unions
Union leaders say they have not seen a ‘candidate shortage’ for North Sea jobs, but that greater engagement with the workforce and better terms will help remove barriers.
MPs slammed for voting down plans for offshore training passport
Politicians have been accused of letting down offshore workers after plans for a training passport were voted down in Westminster.
‘I suppose it was inevitable’: Campaigner, industry and analyst reaction to OGUK rebrand
Reaction to news that the leading trade body for the North Sea, Oil and Gas UK (OGUK), is rebranding has varied from claims of it being a “PR stunt” to praise for a move that’s “not before time”.
YouTuber branded ‘beyond reckless’ after scaling North Sea oil rig
A YouTuber has been branded “beyond reckless” after scaling a North Sea oil rig laid up in the Cromarty Firth.
Cambo and Nigg – A day of contrast
There was a real sense of juxtaposition in Scotland’s energy industry on December 3.
‘He should be ashamed’ – Union boss slams Harvie over ‘hard right’ oil and gas comment
A union boss has criticised the co-leader of the Scottish Green party for recent comments he made about the oil and gas sector.
Cambo: Union boss warns harming North Sea confidence will ‘not help a just transition’
A union boss has voiced concerns that Shell’s choice to withdraw from Cambo could put a dent in plans for a 'just transition'.
‘That is not greenwashing’: North Sea oil boss bats back accusations on BBC Debate Night
The head of the North Sea oil trade body came under fire at a special COP26 BBC Debate night on Tuesday, hitting back at accusations of “greenwashing”.
Investigation after rescue ship ‘made contact’ with Noble rig leg at IOG field
An investigation is underway after a rescue ship "made contact" with a Noble Corporation oil rig leg, weeks ahead of a jack-up "issue" leading to work being ceased at a flagship IOG North Sea field.
‘Potential for a major accident’: HSE slams Shell as three-tonne object dropped 50-feet on North Sea platform
Shell has been slammed by the safety regulator after a three-tonne object was dropped more than 50-feet on board a North Sea platform.
Union chief warns ‘jab or job’ policy could leave oil firms ‘wide open’ to legal action
Leading trade unions have reacted to reports that oil and gas giant Shell is considering a “jab or job” policy for employees.
Future North Sea oil investment risked by SNP-Green deal, warn industry figures
A power-sharing deal between the SNP and the Scottish Greens could thwart further investment in North Sea oil and gas, industry figures have warned.
35,000 jobs lost as Covid and volatile prices hit UK oil and gas sector
Nearly 35,000 UK jobs supported by the oil and gas industry have been lost in the last year as Covid and volatile prices struck, according to a landmark new report.
Greenpeace Rainbow Warrior heads back to Aberdeen for ‘Just Transition’ event
The Greenpeace Rainbow Warrior ship will be back in Aberdeen on Saturday to host a panel discussion on the need for a “just transition” for oil workers.
UK and Norwegian unions taking Stena Drilling to employment tribunal over rig layoffs
UK and Norwegian unions are taking Stena Drilling to an employment tribunal on a workers’ rights case stemming from “mass layoffs” on a North Sea rig.
Repsol Sinopec slammed by HSE after gas leak and shutdown of Piper Bravo platform
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has condemned Repsol Sinopec following a gas leak and shutdown of the Piper Bravo platform, which came after failing to carry out major repairs.
Mental health issues an increasing concern for North Sea workforce
A new report has highlighted mental health as an increasing concern for the North-sea energy sector’s workforce.
Union boss calls out ‘degrading’ treatment of women in North Sea
A union boss has joined calls to stop “degrading” treatment of women working offshore in the North Sea.
‘Crunching sound’ on CHC helicopter in Aberdeen identified gearbox failure
Investigators have raised safety concerns after discovery of a gearbox failure on a CHC helicopter in Aberdeen after a “crunching sound” was heard.
Safety inspectors find ‘cracks’ in hull of Foinaven FPSO west of Shetland
“Serious concerns” have been raised after inspectors found multiple “cracks” in the hull of the Foinaven FPSO west of Shetland, amid a catalogue of other safety issues.
Crew hospitalised after Covid outbreak on Aberdeen ship
Several crew members on an Aberdeen registered vessel were left needing hospital treatment after a Covid-19 outbreak on board.
Updated: Weatherford to close Aberdeen manufacturing facilities
US oilfield equipment and service firm Weatherford dealt another painful blow to the Aberdeen oil industry yesterday by confirming plans to shut down its manufacturing facilities in the city.