Oil & Gas UK believes proposed cuts to the Coastguard could potentially have an impact on future offshore response during major incidents. The proposals put forward are currently being considered during a consultation period.
 
Oil & Gas UK’s health and safety manager, Bob Lauder, said: “Many years of constructive interaction between the oil and gas industry and the coastguard have established strong links and a rich body of local knowledge and experience in Aberdeen.
 
“Oil & Gas UK is therefore concerned about proposals to downgrade the Aberdeen Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre, as well as the cumulative impact of all the planned changes to maritime rescue services, including the immediate withdrawal of emergency towing vessels.
 
“In particular, the proposed staff reductions in Aberdeen raise concerns about whether the centre would have the capacity to respond effectively to a major offshore oil and gas incident.”  
 
Oil & Gas UK will submit a response to the consultation, which closes on 6 October.

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