I was on Seaway Condor then DB102, many bodies were brought up from sea bottom searches with the ROV's.... was there when the accomodation block was lifted...... sad times.
ScottishNationalist your a absolute twat. Many of the brave men on that rig were scottish. Many of them risked there lives so people like you could have the life style you have show some respect. Also the oil from piper alpha was mainly processed in Scotland. Least the oil & gas industry learned from this but it doesnt pay for the 167 men killed that night the life of the person who was killed four years previous and the many people it has effected since. To all those who last there lives
I can proudly say that my father in law, along with his friend and work colleague Red Adair, were drafted in to help put this thing out. I was told what it was like and was shown a photo. Just unbelievable. With the ferocity of the blaze, and the conditions of wind and sea, I think it was one of Red's hardest ever jobs.
I remember a friend of mine telling me about this accident, he said people were diving into the sea to survive, but dying anyway - either from the drop, or the icy cold waters :(
Some 12 inch marine madalite p50 blast walls and Fire barries would have helped the burning lady and saved a lot more men.Terrible,just horrible.them poor souls.R.I.P
Gosh what a very articulate and well thought out comment, that must of used all 1 of your brain cells. Hope your really proud of that one. Cant imagine how brave you would have been if you were in the middle of that tragedy...not very i imagine- Scottish nationalist eh....more like thick prick "oor oil" are u related to oor willie because i cant imagine anyone else talkin like that .
@scottishnationalist yes because despite the fact the majority of those killed were scottish, stealing "oor" oil off means they deserved to die.... fucking idiot
I worked between the Claymore and Piper Alpha back in 1982 - just before the bridge went in, with the loss of 3 lives. I spoke with a lot of people at the time about how dangerous the Piper was in comparison with other rigs. The difference between Claymore and Piper Alpha was like chalk and cheese - it really was like going from day to night! There were so many things wrong at the time. In particular, I remember that divers were strapping the legs due to the extra weight and corrosion.
I was up the derrick on the Drillstar that night, with in sight of the Piper. It was one of the saddest days of my life, I hope all who died rest in peace.
Do you think that the disaster changed Health and Safety policies, processes and culture within the Oil and Gas industry ? I am studying this terrible event at Uni. thanks.
Yes without doubt, you really cannot lift a box and move it now without at least filling in some sort of form for safety puroses.
Anything you do at all now safety has to be considered. It does prevent a lot of accidents BUT it will never guarantee a problem free platform. Its in the nature of offshore work that its dangerous.
I have worked offshore now for 3 years and this is NEVER talked about. People simply realise what can realy happen. My dad lost some good friends on Piper Alpha. I was on Claymore on 2006, and on the anniversary of it, there was an atmosphere, hardly anyone was talking.
my dad lost his life on the piper alpha and he said it was old and needing put out of comission.listen to the men. health and safety first. to all the men who lost their lives 06/07/1988 we mlss them and still ihink about if only!dedicated to my dad a gentle man who was kind and trustworthy.wish you could be here in life with us xxxx
I was on Seaway Condor then DB102, many bodies were brought up from sea bottom searches with the ROV's.... was there when the accomodation block was lifted...... sad times.
comatose100 1 year ago
RIP to all those who died..... sympathy to those of you who have left comments about losing loved ones.....take care
lancemckellar 1 year ago
I think the americans have short memory when it comes to disasters
bigbandswinger 1 year ago
ScottishNationalist your a absolute twat. Many of the brave men on that rig were scottish. Many of them risked there lives so people like you could have the life style you have show some respect. Also the oil from piper alpha was mainly processed in Scotland. Least the oil & gas industry learned from this but it doesnt pay for the 167 men killed that night the life of the person who was killed four years previous and the many people it has effected since. To all those who last there lives
tkm21 1 year ago
My father died on the Piper Alpha disaster when I was 3 years old at the time.
segano1 2 years ago 3
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so sad to hear that
samwise811 2 years ago
my dad died too. i was 10 and still miss him so much xx
pamelalovesliam 2 years ago 10
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I can proudly say that my father in law, along with his friend and work colleague Red Adair, were drafted in to help put this thing out. I was told what it was like and was shown a photo. Just unbelievable. With the ferocity of the blaze, and the conditions of wind and sea, I think it was one of Red's hardest ever jobs.
mikeallenpugh 2 years ago
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mikeallenpugh 2 years ago
I remember a friend of mine telling me about this accident, he said people were diving into the sea to survive, but dying anyway - either from the drop, or the icy cold waters :(
BulletProofCorpse 2 years ago
Some 12 inch marine madalite p50 blast walls and Fire barries would have helped the burning lady and saved a lot more men.Terrible,just horrible.them poor souls.R.I.P
rutlandplace 3 years ago
thanx
am doing a research about this disaster and this is realy helpful
fawzia217 3 years ago
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Serves them right for trying to steal OOR OIL
scottishnationalist 3 years ago
Gosh what a very articulate and well thought out comment, that must of used all 1 of your brain cells. Hope your really proud of that one. Cant imagine how brave you would have been if you were in the middle of that tragedy...not very i imagine- Scottish nationalist eh....more like thick prick "oor oil" are u related to oor willie because i cant imagine anyone else talkin like that .
mamopoo 3 years ago 5
@scottishnationalist - Fuckin asshole
Namnarooni 1 year ago
@scottishnationalist yes because despite the fact the majority of those killed were scottish, stealing "oor" oil off means they deserved to die.... fucking idiot
gillybee92 4 months ago
I worked between the Claymore and Piper Alpha back in 1982 - just before the bridge went in, with the loss of 3 lives. I spoke with a lot of people at the time about how dangerous the Piper was in comparison with other rigs. The difference between Claymore and Piper Alpha was like chalk and cheese - it really was like going from day to night! There were so many things wrong at the time. In particular, I remember that divers were strapping the legs due to the extra weight and corrosion.
axlechaos21 3 years ago
I was up the derrick on the Drillstar that night, with in sight of the Piper. It was one of the saddest days of my life, I hope all who died rest in peace.
BarneyTygwyn 3 years ago 14
my dad died on piper and there was a lot of media coverage. did anyone know george murray???
pamelalovesliam 3 years ago
I Lost My Grandad in this.
was anyone at the Memorial today?
XxbubblettexX 3 years ago 3
Do you think that the disaster changed Health and Safety policies, processes and culture within the Oil and Gas industry ? I am studying this terrible event at Uni. thanks.
mrcuchullain 3 years ago
THINK SAFETY
kmarkymark 3 years ago
i work on oil rigs. Yes they have changed everything. We now need to do a JSA and also require permits to perform welding and dangerous tasks.
JazzGuitarist2007 3 years ago
Yes without doubt, you really cannot lift a box and move it now without at least filling in some sort of form for safety puroses.
Anything you do at all now safety has to be considered. It does prevent a lot of accidents BUT it will never guarantee a problem free platform. Its in the nature of offshore work that its dangerous.
crockofplot 3 years ago
Sheesh. Twenty years already...
ravenfirepheonix 4 years ago
I have worked offshore now for 3 years and this is NEVER talked about. People simply realise what can realy happen. My dad lost some good friends on Piper Alpha. I was on Claymore on 2006, and on the anniversary of it, there was an atmosphere, hardly anyone was talking.
parmo4life 4 years ago
my dad lost his life on the piper alpha and he said it was old and needing put out of comission.listen to the men. health and safety first. to all the men who lost their lives 06/07/1988 we mlss them and still ihink about if only!dedicated to my dad a gentle man who was kind and trustworthy.wish you could be here in life with us xxxx
maxlady43 3 years ago
Try going to piper bravo .... weird
crockofplot 3 years ago
thats were i currently work, horrible place cant wait till im off
parmo4life 3 years ago
better you than me mate, just finished on the Artic 4, not much better LOL!
All change, think I am going to take a service company job. Will miss the time off like but not stuck on the 1 platform/rig :)
crockofplot 3 years ago