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.
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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.
Oil industry has ‘clear and robust’ plan for tackling leaks, OGUK says
The oil and gas industry has a “clear and robust” plan to tackle leaks in the UK North Sea, a sector trade body said today.
Ichthys incident highlights offshore divers’ ‘fear’ to speak up – union boss
The UK diving industry may need to reassess its reporting culture in light of a serious incident off the coast of Australia, according to a union boss.
Union calls for ‘robust inspection regime’ after North Sea platform evacuation
An offshore union has called for a “robust inspection regime” to be imposed after more than 100 workers were evacuated from a North Sea platform over structural concerns.
EnQuest should be ‘transparent’ after Thistle platform evacuation, says union boss
A union boss has called on operator EnQuest to be transparent about any structural issues with its Thistle platform in the North Sea.
Marking 30 years of the RMT ‘Oilc’ offshore union branch
A series of accidents and fatal events in the North Sea were catalysts for the formation of the Offshore Industry Liaison Committee (Oilc) 30 years ago.
‘We must accept change is coming’ – RMT offshore boss on energy transition
The leader of RMT’s offshore branch believes it will continue to operate for at least another 30 years but must accept “change is coming”.
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.
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.
Plans for work group to sort out lifeboat dilemma, new Step Change boss says
A North Sea safety chief has revealed plans to assemble a new work group to tackle the thorny subject of offshore lifeboat evacuation training.
Union boss slams ‘unacceptable’ pressure on workers following helicopter report
A union boss has criticised “unacceptable” pressure on workers in response to a report into a safety incident on a North Sea helicopter.
Workers have ‘lost faith’ in employers’ commitment to safety, says union boss
Many offshore workers have “lost faith” in employers’ commitment to safety standards, a union boss said.
‘Scary stuff’ – union boss reacts to crack found on North Sea helicopter
A union boss has described an image of a crack found on an offshore helicopter as “scary stuff” and called for greater transparency for workers.
Updated: Union boss tells Greenpeace to ‘back off’ as rig forced into second U-turn
A trade union boss has urged environmental activists to “back off” and let North Sea rig workers get on with their jobs.
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.
Helicopter transport still ‘biggest concern’ a decade since Super Puma tragedy
A decade on since a fatal crash in the North Sea, helicopter transport remains the “biggest concern” for the offshore workforce.
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.
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 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".
Signs of Piper Alpha ‘resurfacing’ says union boss
Trade unions yesterday condemned North Sea workforce conditions claiming signs of the failings that led to Piper Alpha are “coming to the surface again”.
Piper Alpha: Fears offshore safety drive has stalled
Oil and gas industry bosses have been urged to maintain the focus on safety in the face of new challenges within the sector.
Union boss attacks Total over proposed rota changes
Oil giant Total’s attempt to justify planned offshore rota changes was “arrogant, cynical and patronising”, a union boss has said.
ConocoPhillips to axe 450 jobs in UK
Energy giant ConocoPhillips has confirmed plans to axe 450 jobs across the UK, reducing its headcount by more than a third.
Oil workers’ removal from North Sea rig ‘outrageous’, RMT union says
The decision to send a group of oil workers ashore after they refused to get into lifeboats on a rig is “outrageous”, a union boss has said.