Escos Jam

Hi all, just lookin for a bit info from the offshore folk if possible.

I go offshore to the Shell Dunlynn platform on Friday. This will be my first time offshore. Its been a couple years since i done my RGIT training so i have forgot a couple things.

Firstly whats the weight limit for my bags that i can take off with me?

Do i need to take all my own PPE, obviously il take flame proof overalls and boots but what bout flame proof jacket hards hats and safety specs, can i borrow them out there?

When i get to the helecopter port is my survival suit and everythin already laid out?

How many layers do i need under my survival suit? I think its 3 but not 100%

Any info much appreciated

turboloon

are you going to be core crew there? who are you going to work for?

Escos Jam

Im just going for a one off job mate. Im a compressed air engineer and have an overhaul to do out there.

NEIL A

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Think the bag weight is around 15kg but if its too heavy they will give you a sack to put some of your gear into. I would take overalls and boots they should give you a hat and glasses as most places run different coloured hats dependant on the time you have been on the rig.
Its still 3 layers of clothing for a couple of months yet then goes down to two.
Theyt will ask you for your suit size when you go through the check then it will be laid out or given to yu in a plastic bag along with your plb.
Which heli port you flying out from?

Escos Jam

To be honest Neil im no sure what port im flyin out of.

Iv no idea what suit size i am. Can i try a couple different ones on when im there?

NEIL A

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just look around the room for someone ruffly the same size as you and get that size, you wouldnt be wantin to try a few on you have to be double jointed to get the bloody things on and off.lol

Escos Jam

Yeah i vaugly remember them bein a nightmare to take on and off when doin the trainin.

I'll find out tomorro where im flyin from mate.

Cheers for the info Neil. You on or off the now? whats the latest with the car?

rstoughy

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If i remember rightly the Dunlin is off Shetland so it would be the fixed wing from Broomfeild house @ Aberdeen Airport up to Scatsta and then the chopper from there to the rig.

As you come down towards the airport over the speed bumps you will see Broomfeild house straight in front of you. Thats where you need to go to check in. Oh and if you smoke have one before you go in or it could be a very long morning

I am 5ft 11 and around 16ish stone and my suit size is XLR. Its better to be a little bigger because of everything youve got to wear below it.

You should be fine mate.

NEIL A

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if its aberdeen it will be either bond or scotia, if your flying from bond i would say take the train up as its a nightmare to get parked around there and only a 5 min walk from dice station.Im offshore justnow till a week on tues.
Latest on my car is the ecu is in and the car is running but no mapping has been started yet, and allan is now away on holiday for 10 days(euan found out for mee the other day). I will give them a phone when i get home and find out the latest,but did tell them no real rush but hopefully get it back this time home.

smitsturbo

you will gat a hard hat there mate as for your first 3 trips you have to wear a green hard hat,

as for your survival suit im sure it'll be in a bag with your name on it as your work tells them the size,

& i reckon you'l leave from broom feild house (right next door to aberdeen airport) then go on a fixed wing flight to scatsta then a chopper from there mate...remember to take a green arm band to show that its your first time on that rig...& a little hint..make sure your the last out the door of scatsta so you get the cumfy seats at the door of the chopper

Escos Jam

Appreciate the tips buddy. Thanks for that

Lambchop

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or BRISTOW'S

IAIN ABZ

Weight limit is 25Lbs per bag

wear big shoes of your tootsies will get crushed......

Dont worry about the green hat thing, i always wear a green hat, saves any arguments and I goto loads of places...usually crapholes!!!

....Will i ever get offshore?????? Delays delays delays........

Escos Jam

Think im ment to fly from Broomfeild house to Scatsta (1 hour flight) and then chopper from there to the rig (2 hour flight). Not 100% how accurate the times are. The rig itself is ment to be a total dump as its one of the old one out there.

Iv gotta go up a day early to go on another safety course of some sort.

Im 6ft and weigh about 13ish stone. So im guessin my survival suit will prob be a large.

This mite sound silly but do i need to take any cash off with me for vending machines or anythin

Thanks again for all the tips guys

turboloon

dunlin is through scatsta you'l90%be going through broom field house...get on the chopper as fast as you can mate cause every other fucker holds back to get the 2 seats by the door...last thing you want is to be sat by some fat fucker who won't budge his fat ass and you only get one cheek on the seat..it can be a long flight

smitsturbo

some cash is handy cos i hate it when your squad gets the bond in & the place your at doesnt take credit cards yet

and to be honest the dunlin is a bit of a shit hole but you'd expect that being a shell rig

you wont be aloud out until you have your safety induction & its usualy late on in the day to allow others coming on the flights

any way what is it you do again mate as my mates dad going there soon to do something with gas turbines or sumthing?

any way have a good trip

Escos Jam

Im a compressed air engineer so going out to overhaul one of their instrument air machines.

Cheers for the tips mate

rstoughy

iTrader: (5)

Was trying to get a few days off there myself today actually

Play it safe with the suit and go for an XLR least that way you will still fit it to come home after all the free food and cakes

I used to take Ł50 max with me and that seemed to last fine. As i dont smoke it was only ever used for the odd box of Fazer mints

Escos Jam

LOL. I dont smoke either mate and im only scheduled to be off for 5 days. Bedtter to have to much cash as to little tho.

Cheers

rstoughy

iTrader: (5)

Ahh but 5 days can eaisally turn into a fortnight up in the Northern field especially with the weather we are having at the moment

If that happens all you can do is sit back chill and start watching daytime TV

Either that or Shell will interfield you to another platform up there

rapidcossie

My Dad has tons of off shore gear if you need it Jam

Escos Jam

Aw dont tell me that mate, so am i not gonna be able to top up my tan?

Can they punt you about from rig to rig?

Cheers Euan but think iv got just bout everythin

Lambchop

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very much doubt its 2hr flight. I've been to a few old dumps up that way and they are generally about an hour. I have had a 2hr ride on a chopper and it sucks!

I usually take Ł20 offshore because you can eat as much as you want from the galley! You're being a fat fuck if you still need sweets every night The whole bonus of being away is spending no cash

I'm 6ft 4" and 13.5stone and take XLT suit so XLR probably good for you

You'll also get a special; green band round your arm for the flight as you're new and also someone to be your buddy

Lambchop

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course they can when they are paying the wages

ESPECIALLY shell who will think they own you!

Steve F

sorry to butt in but does anyone know any companys taking on newstarts/roustabouts the now ?

Have been sending out cv's everywhere and to atlantic resourcing agency.

Did my survival and medical in sept last year and just did my greenhand course last week.Self funded out the courses to just under 2 grand.

Trying everything the now to try get a job offshore.

thanks.........steve

Lambchop

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Still looking dude?

Try global resources too maybe. Otherwise no sure. SOMEONE will take you with those courses done though!

Escos Jam

Appreciat that chop. Cheers mate

Escos Jam

Sorry mate cant help you gettin a job but big thumbs up to the escos. Get some pics of it posted

Escos Jam

One more thing guys. Im goin to Aberdeen on the thursday for the safety induction course. Anyone know any good hotels or somethin to stay for the nite thats fairly close to the Broomfield house airport??

Lambchop

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Best would be airport thistle. There's the skean dhu (spel) round the other side. Sure there's a holiday inn too. You won't struggle to get something

If you're really stuck and need a hand then pm me. I'm off to bed

Steve F

yeah still looking.lol.am struggling though to get a start.is starting to seem like a myth.

got a few friends etc that work offshore trying to help.yeah tried that company u mentioned.

my bros wanting to sell my old esc cos on and i want it back and dont want to see it go...again but really need this job so i can afford it.so its also another reason on top thats pushing me so much to get this job.

dave120

Jam u should be asking for a hotel closest to the Best Strip joint !

IAIN ABZ

for cheap hotels u should try the speed-bird.....close to broomfield house, its like a travel inn with a restaurant, and it cheap (its across the road for the thistle)

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