Ensco Fined Over Fatal Rig Fall
20, May 2026
Ensco Offshore UK Limited has been fined £267,000 after HSE found safety failures led to Jason Thomas falling through unsecured grating on Valaris 121.
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North Star Secures 17 ERRV Contracts
13, May 2026
North Star has secured contracts for 17 ERRVs in the North Sea, covering about 50 years of combined duration and supporting 435 seafarers.
Fire at Mumbai High Platform Leaves 10 Injured
6, April 2026
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) reported a fire at its Mumbai High SHP Platform on 4 April, injuring 10 personnel. The blaze was contained quickly and operations resumed.
Havtil Clears Floatel Superior for Skarv Accommodation Role
31, January 2026
Norway’s offshore safety regulator Havtil has approved Aker BP’s use of Floatel Superior as a temporary accommodation unit at the Skarv field, supporting offshore manning alongside Floatel Endurance.
Worker Dies on Valaris 121 Rig in UK North Sea
18, November 2025
A 32-year-old worker died after a crane fall on the Valaris 121 rig in the UK North Sea. Authorities have launched a joint investigation, while operations were halted and Shell and Valaris expressed condolences.
