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Inside Statoil’s new recruitment drive
In July, Norwegian oil major Statoil announced a new recruitment drive that will increase its offshore ranks by 50 people a year for the foreseeable future. Amid much uncertainty within...
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Wind-powered offshore decommissioning in Rotterdam
The Port of Rotterdam is in the process of building a new offshore wind centre, which will be used to decommission oil and gas platforms close by. The project’s potential...
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Smart clothing for offshore workers
A former health and safety officer has developed a new smart textile, the Centurion 3, to protect offshore workers in emergencies. So how does it work?
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Grounded in reality: inside the Sikorsky S-92 helicopter investigation
Helicopter safety is in the spotlight again after Sikorsky recalled all S-92 aircraft worldwide for safety checks following an incident on the West Franklin platform in the North Sea in...
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Offshore Technology Focus: Issue 50
In this issue: Exploration in Africa’s Great Lakes, Norway’s Arctic decision under fire, a virtual pipeline for US LNG, support from space for decommissioning projects, the market potential of offshore...
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Shale tsunami: the virtual pipeline funnelling oil to Europe’s shores
A virtual tsunami of US liquid shale gas is about to wash up on Europe’s shores. And with it comes the best chance in decades for Europe’s high energy costs...
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Oil rig salvage: what have we learnt from Lewis?
In August the TransOcean semi-submersible oil rig Winner became grounded on the Isle of Lewis in the Western Isles of Scotland. Given the significant environmental risks associated with oil spills,...
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Under the surface of the global subsea ROV market with Rovco CEO Brian Allen
Launched in September, Rovco aims to corner the market in underwater hydrographic survey and inspection services using remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). Julian Turner talks to CEO Brian Allen about future...
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Should the Airbus 225 Super Puma be grounded for good?
Following a fatal crash in Norway, families of offshore personnel killed or injured in Airbus 225 Super Puma accidents have started a petition to ban the helicopter’s use for worker...
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Italy’s public and politics: making decisions about national energy
Offshore platforms near the Adriatic coast were the focus of a politically-charged national referendum in April, when the Italian public were asked to vote on whether or not to stop...
