Grounding of Super Pumas “a proportionate response”
The temporary grounding of Super Pumas is a “proportionate response” to last week’s fatal accident in the North Sea, said the UK’s largest professional body in occupational safety. However, an outright ban of the helicopter model, intended to restore confidence in the transport of workers to and from oil and gas platforms, would be “too simplistic” a […]
Piper Alpha anniversary commemorations
The Scottish Government is to donate £100,000 to the Pound for Piper Memorial Trust to help maintain a memorial garden to the victims of the Piper Alpha disaster. The funding was announced as the Scottish Government unveiled plans to mark the 25th anniversary of the disaster. The donation will be made from money seized under proceeds of […]
