Super Puma fatal accident inquiry postponed due to Covid-19 outbreak
A fatal accident inquiry (FAI) into a North Sea helicopter crash that killed four people has been delayed due to Covid-19 measures.
Shetland
‘Life and death situation’ as worker with suspected coronavirus evacuated from Hurricane’s Lancaster field
A “seriously ill” offshore worker believed to have coronavirus has been airlifted to hospital from Hurricane Energy’s Lancaster field in the West of Shetland.
RAF deployed to transport suspected coronavirus case to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
An RAF plane was deployed to fly a suspected coronavirus case from Shetland to Aberdeen.
Multiple Covid-19 cases quarantined on EnQuest Magnus platform
Oil and gas operator EnQuest is understood to have multiple suspected coronavirus cases on board a northern North Sea platform.
Skipper who set course for rocks ‘confused’ by boat grounding, report finds
A skipper was “confused” when the fishing boat he was operating grounded on rocks, having earlier inadvertently set a course directly for them, an investigation has found.
New safety announcements launched for Aberdeen ferries
Passengers on ferries sailing from Aberdeen to Shetland and Orkney will be treated to a new series of on-board safety announcements.
RAF jets respond to suspected Russian aircraft heading towards UK airspace
RAF fighter jets were scrambled after mystery aircraft were spotted heading towards UK airspace.
In Pictures: Vikings march in Lerwick as Up Helly Aa recreates Norse history
Thousands have gathered for the world-famous Up Helly Aa fire festival on Shetland.
Thousands expected on Shetland for Up Helly Aa fire festival
Thousands of people are gathering for the world-famous Up Helly Aa fire festival on Shetland.
Aberdeen artist starts work on first lighthouse for new fundraising trail
The first part of a new fundraising art trail which will light up the north-east has been decorated.
Charlie House backs Aberdeen ferry’s new Changing Place facility
A children's charity has showed its support for a new Changing Place, which will aid families it supports.
Two cases of measles on Aberdeen to Shetland ferry sparks warning for passengers and crew
Two cases of measles have been confirmed following ferry journeys between Aberdeen and Shetland.
Union calls for ‘robust inspection regime’ after North Sea platform evacuation
An offshore union has called for a “robust inspection regime” to be imposed after more than 100 workers were evacuated from a North Sea platform over structural concerns.
EnQuest should be ‘transparent’ after North Sea platform evacuated, says union boss
A union boss has called on operator EnQuest to be transparent about any structural issues with its Thistle platform in the North Sea.
Worker injured after fire breaks out on North Sea platform
A worker has been flown to hospital after a fire broke out on North Sea platform.
Hunt after dog disappears in north-east on 700-mile trip across country
A search has been launched for a dog that went missing on a 700-mile journey to her new home.
Appeal for missing man last seen in Aberdeen
Police are appealing for information to help trace a missing man.
Milestone as Equinor hits first oil from huge Mariner project
Equinor has hailed a major milestone for the North Sea oil and gas industry with first production from its giant Mariner field.
Work starts to appraise one of UK’s largest offshore discoveries of the last decade
Total has started drilling an appraisal well at its Glendronach discovery in the West of Shetland.
Billion barrel North Sea well proves non-commercial for Hurricane Energy
Hurricane Energy has announced its highly anticipated Warwick Deep well has not encountered commercial rates of oil and gas.
Crown Office announces fatal accident inquiry into 2013 Super Puma Crash
A Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) has been announced for a helicopter crash off the coast of Shetland in 2013 that caused the deaths of four people.
North-east patients could be offered surgery in Shetland and Orkney to help backlog
Patients in the north-east waiting for elective surgeries could be offered space at an island hospital to speed up the process.
Total hit with safety notice over rota changes
French energy giant Total has been issued with a safety notice after it “failed” to adequately assess the safety risks around changing offshore rotas.
North-east dad’s heart stopped twice … 95 miles offshore
An offshore worker has thanked the people who helped save his life after he had a heart attack on board a North Sea oil platform.
Filming productions such as Hobbs & Shaw ‘bring £19m to Glasgow economy’
Filming major productions including the Fast & Furious spin-off Hobbs & Shaw brought just over £19 million to Glasgow’s economy last year.
Author Ann Cleeves says crime fiction is ‘reassuring’ in an age of chaos
Prolific writer Ann Cleeves has said the murder-and-punishment structure of crime fiction is reassuring in a time of political chaos.
£2.2 billion Amec purchase leaves Wood ‘uniquely positioned’ for future energy markets
The £2.2 billion acquisition of Amec Foster Wheeler at the end of 2017 has opened up a host of new opportunities for owners Wood.
Charity urges people in Aberdeen to shop local for Christmas
A north-east cancer charity has encouraged residents to support its shops during the festive period.
First oil produced using new technology in field west of Shetland
Energy giant BP has used technology designed to maximise oil production offshore for the first time, as it began pumping oil from a new development west of Shetland.
Faulty wiring blamed after plane forced to carry out emergency landing at Aberdeen airport
Faulty wiring has been blamed after a plane was forced to carry out an emergency landing at Aberdeen International Airport.