Work Blog 10

Helicopter Crash

I was surprised and very sad to be reading about another helicopter crash in the
north sea this weekend. I've been on plenty of Super Puma's and so have most of
my friends and colleagues in my department.

There has been lots of talk about how terrifying it must have been and whether
or not they remembered their survival training. I am a nervous flyer at the best
of times and really do get on edge when I'm in a helicopter. I think that will
go for most people from now on.

There has been talk about what the options are for the Oil and Gas Industry from
this point on. I think I would be rather dismayed if the next trip I am on
(perhaps next year some time) I have to step onto a Super Puma. I am not sure
how they can convince anyone of their safety onboard one now given what has been
happening over the last few years.

I like travelling by boat, but that's just my preference. I don't know how practical
it would be and the fact that people never do it makes me suspect it would probably
be more dangerous.

Well, my heart went out to the poor families of those lost at sea as did everyone's
here in Aberdeen. I really hope they are the last.