Norway Oil Companies, Workers Agree Wage Deal in Principle, Avert Strike for Now
of its members before approving the negotiated deal."Safe has come to the conclusion that we will ask our members before we either sign or go on strike," Hilde-Marit Rysst told Reuters.The leader of the third union, Lederne, later confirmed to Reuters it would do the same as Safe.The oil industry lobby, the Norwegian Oil and Gas Association (NOG), had said a strike "could affect" output but declined to say by how much.All three labour unions had said they would, at least initially, seek to prevent a cut in Norway's natural gas export at a time of tight supply in Europe.The
Profiles in Training: Ken Chapman Senior Instructor, Maersk Training
to improve their situation. It doesn’t always happen, but we try to make the candidate leave with a positive frame of mind.The offshore industry has been in a prolonged downturn. Can you discuss if and how the downturn impacts your training procedure?Training in a downturn is not new to me. The oil industry is very cyclic, and yes, this downturn has been the longest and the deepest but you have to recognize that one of the first things companies do during a downturn is to minimize costs, which has usually affected personnel training; nothing required by law is lost. Still, individuals who may be
Coronavirus, Consolidation Taking Toll On Energy Jobs
, travel and hospitality among the industries hit hardest. Energy companies were already struggling with weak returns, particularly those operating in U.S. shale regions, but have had to double down on cost cuts as investors pressure companies to improve margins."The COVID-era reality across the oil industry is austerity on an epic scale. There is no escaping the fact that this means, among other things, job losses," said Pavel Molchanov, analyst at Raymond James.In addition to Exxon, Chevron Corp, Australia's Woodside Petroleum Ltd and Canada's Cenovus Energy Inc all announced plans
'This could be the one that gets me,' Says Oilfield Service Veteran
; said Kevin Broom, a PESA director who did the analysis. "We're going to need that knowledge and expertise when demand returns."Harris has cut his oil ties, moving to Amazon.com, where he accepted an entry-level manager's job in light of the 14.7% April U.S. unemployment rate.The oil industry could struggle to re-hire experienced managers if other sectors rebound first, said Ron Ness, president of the North Dakota Petroleum Council.Career website LinkedIn.com has dozens of goodbye posts from workers with 15- to 30-year careers in the oilfield, many with top firms Schlumberger, Halliburton
Xodus Hires Bell as Decom Manager
a number of P&A projects through early planning phases including rig option selection and the development of P&A cost models. Previously, he worked for DONG Energy in Denmark and spent 20 years working with well service contractors, Halliburton and Baker Hughes INTEQ. Before joining the oil industry, he completed training in marine engineering and industrial engineering.Xodus said the appointment follows a successful year for its decommissioning division which secured several new clients and won more than £2 million of work.Enrico Salardi, Xodus’ Decommissioning Director said
Trainee Program in Glander International Bunkering
Trader role at the end of the program. Requirements Relevant education with diploma/degree Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs Attention to detail and quick learner Excellent written and verbal communication Knowledge of shipping, maritime or oil industry is preferred Bilingual
Vestdavit Opens US Office
an office in Seattle. According to the company, direct representation will help it build on its existing strong regional reputation. Its davits are already widely used by the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Coast Guard, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and in the offshore oil industry among others. “The opening of the U.S. office is an important milestone in our strategic plan, where we aim to position Vestdavit as the industry innovator in advanced boat-handling systems,” said Rolf Andreas Wigand, Managing Director of Vestdavit. The U.S. subsidiary
US Shipyards: Building for America, Jobs for Americans
mentioned above, TOTE, for instance, benefited from the MARAD-administered Federal Ship Financing Program (FSFP) that guarantees loans to help U.S. shipyards produce a modern commercial fleet. Another is Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) of Panama City, Fla., a long-time supporter of the oil industry. Following the 2010 Deep Water Horizon disaster, Eastern took a hard hit, yet the very next year MARAD jumped in with an FSFP loan guarantee for five platform supply vessels to be exported to Brazil. Those guarantees helped Eastern retain its workforce, as did prior MARAD Small
Simulation: The Centre for Marine Simulation
operations in harsh environments and ice covered waters. With training, CMS is involved in offshore oil and gas and commercial shipping. While Dynamic Positioning and Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU) Stability and Ballast Control training has felt the effects of the down turn in the oil industry globally, CMS has seen an increase in training related to support and supply vessels using the new Offshore Operations simulator. This includes Anchor Handling level 1, Anchor Handling Stability, Ship Manoeuvering with Azimuth, etc. In Commercial shipping, with focused courses
Marine Jet Power Appoints Sörenson as CEO
Dockstavarvet (Swedish boatbuilder) and Project Manager Combatant Craft at the Swedish Defence Material Administration. Owned by Verdane Capital, Marine Jet Power is a global leader in waterjet propulsion providing diverse applications - governmental patrol craft, service vessels for wind farms and oil industry, passenger vessels and pleasure yachts
Oil Workers Reject Petrobras Offer, Strike Possible
effect on operations Thursday, though the unions said some workers in Rio de Janeiro-state blocked a heliport used to access Petrobras' offshore oil fields in the Campos basin. Petrobras is struggling to maintain minimum investments as it tries to manage $125 billion in debt, the most in the oil industry. Last week the company offered a 4.97 percent increase in salaries, and said it planned to cut overtime payments and regular work shifts. Inflation in Brazil reached 8.98 percent in the 12 months ending Aug 31. Parente told Reuters last week that the company's financial situation would
Norway Labor Union in Small Expansion of Oil Industry Strike
Norwegian trade union Industri Energi will expand the ongoing strike among Norwegian oil service workers by 23 people, on top of the 335 that went on strike on Sept. 21, a union spokesman told Reuters on Friday. The strike affects operations of subcontractors to the oil industry, and could have consequences for the output of oil and gas in case of a protracted strike, the union and employers have both said. "The strike has already halted a large number of drilling operations," said an official at the Industri Energi trade union, Ommund Stokka. It was not affecting oil and
OP/Ed: Outsourcing Boosts Marine Staffing Efficiencies
taken an even harder hit than onshore projects have and the maritime industry has not been immune to this – for example the offshore and marine industry in Singapore dropped by 14.5 percent in 2015, a huge fall from the record year in 2014 (The Straits Times, May 31, 2016). But the oil industry and the marine industry will recover, and when they do, this recovery may take some businesses by surprise. Diversifying workforces may have sought out work in other fields, and the skills shortage experts were taking about in 2014 will be further compounded – seafarers and other professionals
Norway Oil Service Firms, Unions Fail to Reach Wage Deal
Industri Energi trade union said in a statement. The Norwegian Oil and Gas Association, which represents the employers, separately said the negotiations had been put on hold for the time being. The talks cover about 6,500 union members at around 60 companies that are suppliers to the oil industry. If the two sides fail to reach an agreement, the next move could be a round of mandatory negotiations hosted by a state-appointed mediator. Workers are not allowed to strike unless forced mediation has been attempted. It is not yet known whether there could be an impact
AccessESP Names Sheridan Asia Pacific Region Manager
AccessESP, a provider of rigless electric submersible pump (ESP) conveyance solutions for the worldwide oil industry, has appointed Ed Sheridan as its Asia Pacific region manager. Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, he will be responsible for increasing market share in the region. Prior to joining AccessESP, Sheridan worked for nine years with Baker Hughes Artificial Lift in the United Kingdom in a variety of sales, technical and operational positions. Most recently, Sheridan worked as AccessESP’s product line manager for Southeast Asia, Indonesia and Australia. Sheridan has
New CEO at GulfNav Leads Expansion Plans
and Maritime World from May 2010 until March 2015 and has successfully led the organization through its restructuring during a global financial crisis. An oil and gas industry veteran, Buamim was the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Regional Clean Sea Organization (RECSO), the Gulf oil industry organization. Prior to joining RECSO, he was with Conoco and ConocoPhillips for 26 years in various management positions, including Vice President of Dubai Petroleum Company (DPC), a ConocoPhillips affiliate company in the UAE. “With his wealth of experience and knowledge in businesses
Aker to Cut 280 Jobs in Britain
Norwegian oil industry engineering group Aker Solutions is to cut around 280 jobs, 11 percent of its U.K. workforce, in its Aberdeen and London offices, the company said on Tueday, blaming poor market conditions. Aker suspended dividend payments in February and warned market conditions would remain challenging as the slump in oil prices has led to reduced spending by oil companies. "Aker Solutions (has begun) a consultation with employee representatives on reducing its UK Subsea workforce capacity because of a continued market slowdown," said a spokesman. Aker has
