Offshore Work

That's exactly right Skyhook. I still remember my first trip offshore too long a story to regail here tonight but basically declared my lack of experience to my new gaffer in heli admin and we are still pals today.

Don't be too sore on the lil fella for jumping with his line attached, I did the same on my part 2 at Hillington.:embarrest::laugh:
 
I've done it myself aom, although not as spectacular as my old colleague.
But credit where credits due, while in the tea shack he did give us a brief history of where he had been and what he done and to be fair he had the CV of a man twice his age, or more.
 
haha, they are all the same, he will be lucky to see another trip.
 
skyhook said:
I know what your saying about the Chinese and Indian manufactured fittings, however in this instance they were fairly well serviced and didn't really need the bolt hammering into the gate ! I did ask why he bothered carrying the hammer considering he claimed he had only ever used tube and fitting and also pointed out that the fitting may work better if he used the traditional and more popular spanner method.

You can imagine the response and reasoning he replied with.

Another superstar !

Watching him use a tape to measure for boards was also interesting, but not as surprising as witnessing him jump off a low lift with his inertia reel still attached.

As for the hammer as a warning, I would normally agree, however over the last year I have met a lot of guys that are/were predominantly system scaffolders and are new to the offshore industry. What sets most of these guys apart from these hero's is their honesty, attitude and willingness to listen and take on board advice that is offered.
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Good post mate

I agree if they are honest who cares if there not very experienced we all have to start somewhere.

Ive also seen the hammer come out to hit fittings normally when they have been put on twisted why use the hammer ill never know.

But i can say to much as i normally end up borrowing there hammer to nail the ply down :toung:
 
happyhugenoet said:
The old shoot and run with the handrail is still alive most of the so called banned CRAP doesnt really come into play as much offshore.
I was last offshore last april and personally preffer the work as the so called rules do get a blind eye to a certain level.
The youngman is still widely used in the rig yards to do the underdecks of the semis although the wires with decks hooked on has been tryed but i personally think they are just bouncy castles as opposed to the fixed structure with safe access and egress which we HEROES OF INDUSTRY erect;)
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I know spandecks are rated to be used as "diving boards" but have not seen any data on youngmans as it only states maximum span.
 
in the yards product data doesnt really come into it especially when the Semi has to be back out drilling in 3 weeks time.
i ahve used the younman/diving board many times and find it great saves you hooking fittings on to the harnes ( if youve got it on ):eek:
 
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