Shetland chosen as ultra-deep port site
Shetland has been chosen as the best site for a new ultra-deep port to carry out large-scale decommissioning projects.
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Shetland firm handed HSE notice over Aberdeen Harbour safety concerns
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) yesterday made public a prohibition notice served to Shetland-based company Ocean Kinetics for a safety breach while working at Aberdeen Harbour.
Breaking: Workers vote for strike action at Shetland Gas Plant
A group of workers at a major gas plant in Shetland have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action in a dispute over rotas.
Removal of unexploded device near North Sea platform under way
Work is finally under way to remove an unexploded device located near a North Sea oil platform.
Cruise ship to be first to dock at Aberdeen’s new £350 million harbour
A cruise ship bound for Aberdeen from Amsterdam will be the first to dock at a new £350 million harbour, the Evening Express can reveal today.
Watch: Teenager rescued by coastguard after nearly six hours stranded on 130ft cliff
This is the moment a teenager was rescued from a cliff in Shetland after almost six hours.
Major North Sea pipelines shut after ‘defect’ identified
Two major pipelines connecting North Sea fields to the Sullom Voe Terminal on Shetland have been shut down after a “minor fault” was discovered.
Appeal launched to find Shetland woman last seen in Aberdeen
A Shetland woman last seen in Aberdeen has been reported missing.
Passengers use emergency exit after plane returns to Aberdeen
Eighteen passengers had to leave a plane through over-wing exits after it was forced to return to Aberdeen.
Investigation launched after Spiderman scales oil platform
A thrillseeker has climbed to the top of the towering Buchan Alpha platform currently being decommissioned in Shetland – dressed as Spiderman.
Aberdeen coffee shop raising cash for children’s charity with contactless donation tin
Shoppers in search of their caffeine fix will now be able to help the parents of sick youngsters from as far away as Orkney and Shetland, thanks to a new pilot initiative by a North-east children’s charity.
North Sea helicopter crash survivor speaks out after Super Puma U-turn
A survivor of the 2013 Super Puma crash has told of his shock after hearing about plans to bring the helicopter back into service.
20 anchors dotted across North-east to raise funds for Aberdeen charity
A charity trail across Aberdeen and the North-east has been officially launched.
Police name missing oil worker as Steve Sutherland
A man who was reported missing from a North Sea oil rig has been named as Steve Sutherland by police.
Search continues for Aberdeen man missing from North Sea rig
A search continues tonight after a man was reported missing from a North Sea rig.
Watch: Diver found after 10 hours off Orkney coast
A diver missing for more than 10 hours in the sea off Orkney has been found.
Aberdeen ferry forced to turn back after windows damaged in storm
A ferry had to return to port for repairs after windows were damaged in extreme weather.
This remote Scottish island needs a new nurse, if you fancy escaping
A remote Scottish island with a population of just 60 people has put an advert out for a new nurse.
Watch: Thousands gather in Lerwick for Up Helly Aa fire festival
Thousands of people have gathered for the world famous Up Helly Aa fire festival on Shetland.
Aberdeenshire council joining Da Club in bid to improve education
A North-east council is looking to Shetland in a bid to improve education standards.
Hurricane Energy’s West of Shetland find totals 250 million barrels
Hurricane Energy today confirmed its basement discovery located west of Shetland totals 250 million barrels oil.
Chinook Remembered: How the day unfolded
This week Energy Voice is remembering Chinook, the life-changing events of that day and how it forever changed the course of offshore safety.
Drugs worth almost £1,500 seized from Aberdeen ferry
Police have seized almost £1,500 worth of drugs from an Aberdeen ferry.
Wood Group in consultation over jobs at Sullom Voe Terminal
Wood Group is in consultation over jobs at the Sullom Voe Terminal in Shetland. The move comes after a previous round of job losses in October last year on the BP-operated Terminal. It’s understood 23 roles are up for consultation. For more on this story visit EnergyVoice.com
Man arrested at ferry terminal after heroin found
A man who was travelling from Aberdeen to Shetland by ferry has been arrested on a drugs charge.
Man arrested with around £15,000 worth of drugs after getting off Aberdeen ferry
A man has been arrested in Shetland after police found him with around £15,000 worth of drugs. The 33-year-old was detained by police when he got to the Lerwick Ferry Terminal yesterday after arriving from Aberdeen. He was allegedly found with around £15,000 worth of drugs, suspected to be heroin. A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
Can you help us find the owner of this book?
A BOOK dating back to 1920 has been found outside the offices of the Evening Express.
Investigation launched after worker falls ill on North Sea platform
A MAN was airlifted to hospital from an oil platform following an incident offshore.
Rescue bid after stricken yacht drifts towards North Sea gas platform
A major operation is under way to rescue an 82-year-old yachtsman whose stricken vessel started drifting towards a gas platform in the North Sea.
North Sea helicopter crash survivor: ‘We are getting kicked into the gutter’
ONE of the survivors of a North Sea helicopter crash has said he feels he's been "kept in the dark" over what caused the fatal incident.