The Cullen report to my mind harked back to some of those great Royal Commissions of the 19th centry that did so much to improve health and safety in our factories and cities. It was a masterful piec… (View Post)

I have spent my whole career in the shadow of that night. It was utterly transformative for the oil industry around the world.... except the USA. It may be little consolation to the relatives of thos… (View Post)

I had my interview for my first job offshore on the day after Piper Alpha. 60 were due to be interviewed. 12 of us turned up. We all got jobs (View Post)

It reflects perfectly the irrational belief in imaginary entities who are used as an excuse for all manner of inhumane actions both large and small. In this day and age why should I show any respect … (View Post)

I was criticised a few years ago on here for using the phrase 'Middle Eastern Sky Fairies' to describe the Abrahamic religions. (View Post)