Video: Aberdeen director makes Piper Alpha film free to view as tribute
An Aberdeen director who won acclaim for a film about the Piper Alpha disaster has made it free to view.
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The oil rig which erupted in a fireball 10 weeks after Piper Alpha only to go on fire again three times in Dundee
Texan troubleshooter Red Adair’s rescue team tamed the flames of an ill-fated North Sea oil rig - only for it to go on fire again three times in Dundee.
The north-east radio lifeline that saved countless lives through war and peace… and Piper Alpha
It was set to be just a routine night shift for the men of Stonehaven Coast Radio Station, dealing with the chatter and communications in its role as the lifeline between sea and shore.
Tributes to popular doctor who helped victims of Piper Alpha
Tributes have been paid to an “innovative” Aberdeen doctor who was on the frontline helping victims of the Piper Alpha disaster.
Banner in memory of Piper Alpha workers who lost their lives to go on display
The Banner of Condolence was sent to Aberdeen as a gift from the Trades Council of Victoria in Australia as a tribute to the 167 who died following the explosion on the North Sea platform.
Our Aberdeen: Creating Beauty to honour victims of Piper Alpha disaster
Every week our new series focuses on different hidden gems in the collections of the Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museum and Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire Archives
Signs of Piper Alpha ‘resurfacing’ says union boss
Trade unions yesterday condemned North Sea workforce conditions claiming signs of the failings that led to Piper Alpha are “coming to the surface again”.
Piper Alpha prints being sold to raise money for Hazlehead memorial garden
Supporters of a local initiative have been given the opportunity to buy limited-edition prints commemorating the Piper Alpha tragedy.
Piper Alpha survivor’s ‘world fell apart’ after disease shock
A Piper Alpha survivor is facing a new struggle after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease.
Service to remember 167 men who lost lives in Piper Alpha disaster takes place in Aberdeen
A service to remember the 167 men who lost their lives in the Piper Alpha disaster 30 years ago has taken place in Aberdeen tonight.
These are the names of the 167 men who tragically lost their lives in the Piper Alpha disaster
Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Piper Alpha disaster.
Piper Alpha survivor tells of living through disaster and reveals impact on his family
A survivor of the Piper Alpha disaster which killed 167 men has spoken of how writing a book uncovered the true impact on his family.
Piper Alpha A&E doctor recalls night the world’s focus fell on city after disaster in North Sea
A doctor in charge of A&E on the night of the Piper Alpha tragedy has spoken of the evening the world’s focus turned to Aberdeen.
Poignant memorial ceremony for Piper Alpha victims to take place in Aberdeen
A memorial ceremony paying tribute to the 167 men who tragically lost their lives in the Piper Alpha disaster is to take place in Aberdeen tomorrow.
Hero who helped in Piper Alpha disaster dies at 69
A Piper Alpha hero who helped save scores of men from the burning platform has died.
Industry owes it to Piper families to make North Sea safest in world
Scotland’s energy minister has said the industry owes it to the families of Piper Alpha victims to make the North Sea the safest place in the world for oil and gas operations.
It’s ‘perilous’ to ignore any signs of danger, Lord Cullen warns oil and gas industry
The man whose report into the Piper Alpha disaster led to sweeping reforms in the oil and gas industry has warned that signs of danger are often there beforehand – but can also be ignored too easily.
‘30th anniversary of Piper Alpha tragedy provides reminder safety should always be paramount’
New standards in offshore health and safety need to be reached 30 years on from the Piper Alpha disaster, Scotland’s Energy Minister has said.
Piper Alpha disaster to be remembered at ceremony on 30th anniversary
A service will be held in Aberdeen on the 30th anniversary of the Piper Alpha disaster to commemorate the 167 victims.
MSc funding worth thousands of pounds available through Piper Alpha scholarships
Scholars are in with a chance of winning thousands of pounds worth of funding to study safety in the oil and gas industry.
Daughter takes on ultra-marathons for Piper Alpha memorial
A woman whose father died in the Piper Alpha disaster is running a series of ultra-marathons to raise money for the upkeep of the memorial gardens in Aberdeen.
Piper Alpha-scale disaster could hit North Sea again, warns expert
A disaster on the scale of Piper Alpha could befall the North Sea oil sector again, an industry expert has warned.
Lord Cullen leads the way as Aberdeen safety conference builds on lessons of Piper Alpha
A conference is due to be held to consider offshore safety issues – 30 years after the Piper Alpha disaster.
Son of Piper Alpha worker to take on cycling challenge to raise funds for Aberdeen memorial
An offshore diver whose father was killed in the Piper Alpha disaster is preparing to take on a gruelling challenge in his memory.
Beach Ballroom concert to raise funds for Piper Alpha memorial
A fundraising event for the upkeep of the Piper Alpha memorial in Aberdeen will be held 30 years on from the North Sea disaster.
Tributes for Piper Alpha rescuer who transformed oil and gas health and safety
A man who helped transform health and safety in the oil industry after the Piper Alpha tragedy has died at the age of 79.
Tributes as Piper Alpha hero Iain dies of cancer aged 56
One of the heroes of the Piper Alpha disaster has died of cancer at the age of 56.
New oil and gas database could help prevent another Piper Alpha
Lord Cullen of Whitekirk has said a new database of oil and gas industry knowledge and experience will help to prevent another Piper Alpha.
Aberdeen university PhD student’s quest to record Piper Alpha memories
A former oil industry worker has launched a quest to gather the thoughts and memories of those affected by the Piper Alpha disaster
Poignant end for vessel which rescued Piper Alpha survivors
THE boat that played a pivotal role rescuing survivors of the Piper Alpha tragedy is to be scrapped.