Union slams HSE on lack of ‘serious action’ for Buchan Alpha incident
A company caught up in a “dangerous” Buchan Alpha decommissioning incident has been given little more than a “slap on the wrist” by the HSE, according to an offshore union.
Ocean Kinetics
Chapter closed on Buchan Alpha as remains broken down for recycling
The remains of the Buchan Alpha oil platform have now been broken down and sent for recycling, completing the final stage of the long-running project.
Buchan Alpha removal completed – gallery
Removal of the remains of the Buchan Alpha oil platform has been completed in Shetland.
Removal underway of rusty Buchan Alpha remains in £1million-plus deal
Work is underway to remove the remains of the Buchan Alpha oil rig, feared to become an “eyesore” as it lay stranded in waters off a Shetland pier.
Aberdeen Harbour hands out £4.3m contracts for expansion project
Aberdeen Harbour has awards £4.3million worth of contracts for the South Harbour construction project.
Shetland engineering firm Ocean Kinetics taking on Antarctic construction challenge
Waking up to a white Christmas will have come as no surprise to a team from a Shetland-based engineering firm who are spending the festive season working on a project described as “unique and challenging” by the company’s boss.
Scottish Government dishes out further £2.5m for decom projects
A £2.5 million cash pot will be shared between 12 decommissioning projects as part of the Scottish Government's latest funding round.
Shetland firm handed HSE notice over Aberdeen Harbour safety concerns
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) yesterday made public a prohibition notice served to Shetland-based company Ocean Kinetics for a safety breach while working at Aberdeen Harbour.
NOF Energy targets north supply chain firms
NOF Energy, the UK business development organisation for oil, gas, nuclear and offshore renewables sectors, is helping Shetland-based energy sector supply chain businesses access new markets.