North Sea Offshore Head to Sea Heart at Home

An ex colleague of mine made this very professional video of life offshore working and living on an oil rig, it is really worth a watch if you have ever been interested in what it is like..All credit to Orchard media solutions who can be found here www.orchardmediasolutions.co.uk/

[@andyrbush]

Superbly made and totally captured the oil industry people and environment. I had 42 years as an engineer in the industry. It took me around the world with fascinating jobs and the best people. Made a small fortune and spent loads on cars, women, boats, drink, holidays and parties, but I squandered the rest.

[@garlandremingtoniii1338]

I worked Offshore for 35 & 1/2 years. I’m so glad I had a leg up in life and that’s only because of who, I married. And, the kind of woman, I married. At a young age. An absolutely, Outstanding Beautiful “Christian Gal” I seriously doubt I would have wound up where I’m at in life today. I seriously, Seriously doubt it. Retired. Sitting well in life in my retirement. 2 homes Me and Darinda have. Our log home 🏠 here in our home state of Wyoming. In, beautiful NW, Wyoming. On 388 Acres. and our Florida home down in Gulf Breeze FL. And, She gave me 4 absolutely outstanding “God-Fearing-Christian-Boys.” Big strong 💪 strapping boys. 3 are married to such beautiful, absolutely physically beautiful “Christian Gals. All of them followed my foot 🦶 steps into 🦶 the Oilfield. The youngest one, is still at home, but no free ride. He pays his mother rent lol 😆 lol while he works on getting his Masters in the field of, “Geophysical Engineering.” 2 of our boys are on land, and 1 is Offshore. And now he’s 30iiie Kpretty high up with him company. Mighty proud of him and of all of our boys. And, the 3 that are married, are already producing boys!! PRAISE GOD!! HALLELUJAH!! HALLELUJAH!! PRAISE GOD!! and 1 of them had 1 little girl!! 👧. Over the years I watched many guys I know make tons of money and blow so much of it when they hit land. “WINE-WOMEN-&-SONG.” As my Christian father used to call it. Most of them did wind up getting married later in life. 2 or 3 of them married half way decent gals. Most didn’t. Divorced 2, 3 times. Kids in and out of trouble. Some of the guys I knew wound up becoming alcoholics. 2 became drug-addicts. Both of them struggled so hard for so long with their addiction and it took them a long long time to finally get it behind them. Lord knows how both struggled. And wound up putting themselves & everybody else around them through hell because of an addiction that comes right out of the pits of hell!!!! I’m so glad I never even tried any, Any kind of drugs. Thank you 🙏 Jesus!!!!

[@andyrbush]

@@garlandremingtoniii1338 My first wife turned out to be the worst person on earth in my opinion.

[@anthonyjames5640]

To this day, Probably The best rig I ve ever been on. Great bunch of lads, some still there, some moved on, but friends for life. Great Video!!

[@thomascameron5390]

Worked on the ninnian southern for two years in the late seventies, brought back many fond memories. Seeing the flare stacks, I wired the ignition system which was fed from stainless steel pyro cable. I was there to ignite the gas when the first drop of oil was brought up. That was quite a frightening experience only a few skeleton crew were on board and the rumble of the oil coming through the pipes and the heat it generated was quite something.

[@fesyatim4186]

Bro I'm from Morocco , immediately I study in russia saint Petersburg mining university development and operation offshore ,I would like to know how I can apply for an internship

[@buttonman6262]

Worked 5 years as a roughneck on an oil rig in the Danish sector of the North Sea. Hated every minute of it. There’s no better feeling than seeing that chopper landing on the rig to take you home!

[@spacecowbhoy7782]

I know exactly what you mean pal....today is choppers Eve for me..!! 😁🚁👌

[@buttonman6262]

Space Cowbhoy Haha can’t beat Choppers Eve!! Enjoy mate!!🙌🙌

[@leopetarjk2251]

@@spacecowbhoy7782 hello spaceecowboy ! Is it very dificult to get a job on the kitchen there ???

[@spacecowbhoy7782]

@@leopetarjk2251 can't say, the company who manage the catering is called aramark. Good luck buddy..

[@mikewilkinson4588]

these brave souls bring us the lifeblood that powers our civilization.....this is as real as it gets....thanks...

[@robertbest4398]

These real souls few would stand up for one another no way many backstabbing 2faces I have mortgages keep your heed foon that game

[@cmomofilm]

RIP Donald, good crane op, nice chap.

[@denisetrujillo8239]

I send all my love and utmost respect to the all the brave men and women on these off shore rigs. One, in particular. The work is hard and dangerous and days are long. Still, they are able to smile at the camera. God be with each and every one of you.

[@brandonb.8259]

Denise Trujillo I’m going out to the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday.!Thanks!!

[@denisetrujillo8239]

@@brandonb.8259 Hello, Brandon. Today is Friday. Have a wonderful Father's day! Keep smiling! Good trip on Tuesday. I,'ll be thinking of you and my prayers will be with you, my friend on Tuesday. Enjoy your great adventure!

[@brandonb.8259]

Denise Trujillo Awww...Thank You Very Much!!😀

[@denisetrujillo8239]

@@brandonb.8259 You are very welcome. Happy Daddy's day!

[@forza223bowe5]

My dad hates it, long days and pay not what it used to be, no overtime ect

[@steve_law]

Delighted to see the response to this film. Brings back many memories and good times on NSP. Hope everyone is doing well

[@paulsaunders6536]

I worked offshore for 20 years, from 1984. I worked on all the Ninian platforms, first as a diver and then as rope access tech. I then worked onshore, supporting offshore assets for a further 16 years before retiring 2 years ago. Odd, and a bit sad in some ways, that we are now seeing platforms I worked on being decommissioned and uplifted. Ninian North has gone, the Brent Field has gone, except Brent C, which is due to be lifted next year. Murchison, Hutton TLP, Maureen, NW Hutton, to name but a few. All gone. It was a great way to earn a living and I’m glad I had the opportunity to make the most of it.

[@cmomofilm]

I was part of the team that P&A North, worked on all 3 Ninians when they were drilling too. Sad to see them go, decommissioning the Tern just now.

[@kevinhoushby990]

I was on the Ninian South back in 1993, sure looks like you lads have cleaned it up a bit. Was absolutely manky back in the day. So glad the conditions are better for those lads out there now

[@rfw700]

What a fantastic video. A feel good film is a rare thing. A feel good documentary even rarer. It certainly captures the essence of working offshore in the North Sea.

[@mycammedia]

Really good video - captured the comradery better than any I've seen before - so well in fact..... I haven't had a real conversation with an English speaker for 4 years or with anyone from my own race or country for nearly 7 years. This video captured the atmosphere amongst these guys working so well it was a real reminder about what being alone truly is. Rescuing cats and kittens in this place is one thing - but being treated like shit by youtube google in trying to get funding or awareness just piles it on. My cousin was one of the survivors of Piper Alpha

[@johnlavery6116]

Did you know a guy called John Furlong?

[@Trollberg60north]

Superb film showing the reality of life offshore. I live in Shetland so know a little about the oil industry and to be honest this documentary should be shown in every school. The children have no idea about what's happening just over the horizon of their islands and we have an education system that's more interested in teaching them French than real life.

[@crimsonchin9632]

What on earth does that mean? Schools should ditch teaching foreign languages for banksman/slinger courses?

[@davidwindram6505]

Worked there 1989 to 1993 then git moved the the Brents. Still offshore yet working the Shutdown season only. Worked with Mick and Donald, two great lads.

[@micelmicel7730]

Oh !! Brilliant video....from a former Roughneck of the 70's / 80's. 😊

[@johnlavery6116]

Did you know a guy called John Furlong?

[@stephanvallare]

One of the best offshore videos on KZbin bro. Really captures the a character and heart of the fellas hard at work out here. Just started a schedule out here in the Gulf about 2 years ago and love it. Y’all boys stay safe across the pond.

[@cmomofilm]

Never seen a doc that accurately shows what its like on a rig before. Great thing to show yer kids when they ask what dad does.

[@spacecowbhoy7782]

Spot on mate, that`s what I said to the guy Steve Lawrence who made it. that was his inspiration for doing it, to show what it is like for all our families and friends.

[@cmomofilm]

Space Cowbhoy Aye, the boy nailed it.

[@forza223bowe5]

I wish they would make a documentary for the Tc

[@kongo.infosmuzicaloyondeti5836]

Its thru... Ilove this job.. How can i do to get a job offshore

[@forza223bowe5]

Kongo. Infos musical Do you know anyone who works offshore? If so, they can help you. If not, then you will have to undertake a medial, survival, and MIST training

[@shooter3267]

Did 16 years on the Brae Field, brilliant video, really enjoyed it (good memories)

[@AS19283]

Great little video. One of the best for showing you proper offshore life I’d say. The rusty rigs and sort of rusty people too 👍

[@d34thgunlol]

Brilliant film. Thanks for the insight

[@warrensmith1453]

Goosebumps,superb video!

[@loobsy1]

Really good film. My Dad was a piping supervisor on oil pipelines and oil refineries. My ex boyfriend worked on Maersk platform servicing ships. It reminds you what hard work it is!

[@robertbest4398]

The hardest thing about that job is keeping your mouth shut trust me

[@coryclark6367]

@@robertbest4398 What do you mean?

[@robertbest4398]

@@coryclark6367 I mean the offshore climate is riddled with back stabbers trying to get up ladder most are not in union a free for all no trust

[@markwatson4238]

Excellent wee prog about life offshore.

[@garlandremingtoniii1338]

What an absolutely!! Unbelievable, fantastic video!!

[@alvarodemelo8850]

Work on the Ninian field form 1980 to 1998 from roustabout to Night pusher, Move to Alba North & Captain to 2012 worked of shore Brazil until 2015 retired at 68, loved every minute worked with wonderful people over these year & lots of good memories still to this day. Wish I could turn the clock back.

[@johnlavery6116]

Hello...Did you know a guy called John Furlong?

[@alvarodemelo8850]

@@johnlavery6116 John the name rings a bell, The Ninian Central & Ninian South is now being decommissioned.

[@davidwindram6505]

How's it going Al, Davie from Eyemouth here, hope you're well.

[@alvarodemelo8850]

@@davidwindram6505 Doing fine David as you know I'm retired, how are you, mate. Some good old faces in that video. 👍

[@pa1264]

Awesome video God Bless and protect each and every one of you out there.

[@joshuawigham8288]

My dad works on oil rigs. This makes me a proud son.

[@forza223bowe5]

My dad did for 30 years

[@mohammedhisham2703]

Hello brother how is the salary their

[@alfiepatterson4719]

@@mohammedhisham2703 my dad works on oil rigs and he said it’s pretty good for what he works

[@bigs2323]

@@mohammedhisham2703 around 5000+ a month but the shifts are crazy

[@123asdal]

@@bigs2323 2 weeks on 1 month off

[@chrisboyne5791]

Really enjoyed watching that, nice one.

[@jonbragg8613]

Interesting and rare insight into life on a North sea platform captures those moments brilliantly and with some humour...real as it gets.

[@shivadrawingchannel103]

Amazing video!♥

[@interestingspagetti]

I was watching a documenary only yesterday about a norwegian rig. They do 2 weeks on,4 weeks off. Have there own cabin too. It even had a cinema.

[@Anders357]

Ye, we dont work that often, but way harder 😁. I prefer the dual cabins with single bath, as they tend to be larger. When we were international, we did all sorts of schedules, but in Norway its 2-4 on rigs. And the government takes most of the income from the oil companies, that is the biggest difference, since like in Nigeria, 90% of the income goes to companies like Shell

[@RifetOkic]

@@Anders357Wow that sounds good. So there’s no international crew anymore ? Any more info ?

[@callyhenderson173]

My dad worked all over. 15 years in north sea. Buchan alpha is the one i remember. Shows the bravery of these guys. i appreciate how hard he worked. Head Electrician 25 years ago now 🙈 ..

[@tommylindsay6669]

A few guys from Forties ended up on the Buchan Alpha. They used a different word that rhymed with “Buchan” to describe it.

[@scottishsuzuki8132]

Had a great time on there cutting out the spider deck, great job

[@clivericharts9516]

Wonderful!! Very nice film making also👍

[@ritchiedenham9572]

Brilliant video and great men got my off shore in march then my part 2 scaffolding course looking to get on the riggs and make a living out this glad to know as I'll be fresh meat that there's people who'll help you adapt to a rigg life

[@seaman.rigved]

Amazingly Great Video... Inspiring 😮

[@radhakrishnanrana9572]

I utterly loved the film ♥️

[@debbiefogle9923]

working on another novel about a haunted oil rig, and this video is so helpful . To be able to see where the crew walks around on the rig, and the safety regulations posted all around, and the yellow lines all over the flooring. Now I need a dictionary about oil rig terminology... thank you so much for this .

[@teddy2577]

Did you write the novel? 😊

[@debbiefogle9923]

@@teddy2577 not yet. Probably another year before I have the first draft

[@teddy2577]

@@debbiefogle9923 Excellent 😊 wish you all the best 😊

[@john7046]

this is one of my old haunts fantastic bunch of lads recognise a few faces in the video

[@timsan55]

I visited all 3 Ninian platforms, Central, South & North in the '80's as a service hand, back when Chevron were the operators. Quite a journey from Aberdeen. First the plane to Unst, and then the chopper to the field. So some of the guys are still out there. Amazing.

[@nataliafibriyani3014]

Amazing video...❤

[@Jimmyboy1674]

Good video! Worked the Forties for a few years!🤗

[@SyamsulArifinK3LH]

nice vid, real offshore personnel and real offshore platform. thanks for uploading

[@pattykitchens4149]

Nice video guy's. Thank you for bringing us the gas we need

[@deepseadox]

Enjoyed that ......

[@cosmobabe3249]

Great video!!

[@renderred]

Fantastic video! really enjoyed watching that!

[@johnmilner3030]

wow! what a wonderful and impressive documentation! thank you so much for posting (and the producers as well)!

[@billypaul5988]

Fantastic just want offshore more now

[@yogidolannn977]

Nice video with deep backsound

[@barbarasalinas4030]

To me this harder than going to another planet. I haven't heard from my boyfriend Ethan Stetson in 4 days, may God have him safe in his hands.

[@connorheathcock4309]

Barbara Salinas i’m sure he’s fine

[@idaconnor2512]

I've been talking to this guy online and oil rig offshore how can you really tell if he for real or not is it true that they can't take pictures and don't get mail is that correct

[@muhammadusmanashiq7338]

Amazing offshor rig

[@muhammadusmanashiq7338]

Really like this job

[@rieshukry4243]

I am the offshore man too...that's true...my head to sea,but my heart at home already😁😁

[@user-bj7ht8zo7g]

Saw a few familiar faces. Good platform to work on and food was also good.

[@90minnelson24]

great vid

[@mattvjmeasures]

I did two years on the North Sea rigs back in the 1990s. An experience I'm glad I had but 2 years was enough. On to seismic vessels after that :-)

[@cementer7665]

Of the four years (1988-1992) I spent working out of Aberdeen, I spent close to half working on either the Ninian North, or the Ninian Central, I only made one day trip over to the South, during that time.

[@en8207]

Good job. Love u guys.

[@ameerawwad9171]

I worked two years offshore, best thing there was the food 😍 and when the helicopter come to take you back onshore 😄😄😄

[@rayif2784]

you've got any advises ? might work there next year. a5ok 3rby :)

[@bensontambunan5288]

Very Inspiration, familiarly with personnel. 👍👍👍 I am from Indonesian.

[@lee7706]

First trip is today, Songa endurance. Looking forward to it

[@Arvivez]

Well done Lee like the name 😊 I’m also called Lee

[@user-tf6ft2wb6p]

I think i can see Mike (mick to you), i didnt know this video was here - he loved the southern and then the central

[@jubairjp7121]

Nice video

[@alyssagav8696]

Excellent.

[@forza223bowe5]

Working offshore has its pros and cons, you can get 2 weeks off which is good, but sometimes you can get messed around by the HR and given little notice to travel

[@danielaarpi5935]

oh my good this is very hard job and dangerous work all over the world i bow my head ahead your job may i god save you and your family

[@manoherram8549]

Good job

[@Niyabrock1]

What a talent !! Great Mini Documentary This was shot so well ! not sure about the music is the beginning tho, didn't really suite the mood or visuals but you definitely made it all come together around 15:50 You should definitely invest in a Quad copter or DJI Keep Filming

[@ramasamyloganath3955]

Engg Strength and Will power of People along with Unwavering Dedicated Mind will give SUCCESS.

[@andrewpaterson2075]

Great video , really gives me an insight to what I can hopefully get into. Ive my survival next week in Aberdeen, then hope it disna take to long to get away . Been builder since a left school 15 yrs ago , so least al be yoused the the banter in piss taking lol

[@coldiswarm1]

I'm hoping to get offshore too,IV been a builder 15years like yourself,time for a change and some better money,good luck lad

[@andrewpaterson2075]

Cheers mate you too , still struggling to get away , everyone wants someone with experience , geez a fckn chance in al have some experience lol .

[@coldiswarm1]

Aye fucking joke mate How did the survival course go? I'm looking at booking one soon,I'm hoping to get into a Norwegian company,my stepfather is a Norwegian ship captain for a oil company and knows a few people in the right places to hopefully open some doors for me,(not what you know hey)so will have to wait and see,good luck anyway mate keep trying

[@slim5268]

@@andrewpaterson2075did you get away in the end??

[@17toontoon]

ninians south.. one of the best rigs ive been on.worked with DF /HLO in this film as well as a few others..all top lads

[@allysnackbar5686]

andy brown Worked on ! Your talking about a North Sea platform, work is a no no. Let's begin: 7am pre shift. 7.30am coffee break after tiring pre shift, 9am bit to close to smoko to start, 11am go pick up permit, 11.45am bit to close to dinner time to start, go sit inside again and wait for mess to open. 12am to 2pm dinner and sleep, 2pm run out of excuses not to start so pick up tools for job. 3pm smoko 4.30 pm bit late to start hand in tools and permit. 5.30pm early finish sit inside and catch up on days gossip, moan about hard life, check Facebook. 7pm tea. 7.45pm bed knackered !! That's about it wankers.....couldn't buy the job.

[@barbarasalinas4030]

Waiting for my miracle man, may God bring him home safe

[@stevewright6051]

This must of been filmed in the first week, they should have done it in the third, not so many smiley happy people then!!

[@forza223bowe5]

My uncle worked offshore and hated it, and the 2 weeks your home goes over fast

[@ericjarvie]

Hey Steve I know that cos even from an passing ship you get an sense of that misery that actually comes from the men indeed there's nothing out there to sense but there hopelessness and there necessity to work to make an living...the north Sea is like hell on earth an very disturbing dangerous and consuming sea...and that's no joke so chin up guys...

[@forza223bowe5]

Eric Jarvie It’s not a job for the faint hearted

[@buttonman6262]

Yep. All the big tiffs were always on week 3!

[@wiltonarmstrong2781]

I worked till I retired for Enco drilling before that Penrod I was off shore in Holland out of Denhelder

[@IronKirton]

Lucky enough to have worked with some of the finest people on this earth in my offshore career, miss the lot of them.

[@abedfo88]

i miss working offshore.......................... spent some time on the Ninian south back in 2015.

[@johnross7344]

Miss working offshore? aye me 2 like a hole in the napper

[@jordanwilcox4723]

Andrew Bedford how do you apply for rig jobs

[@abedfo88]

I actually found the job advert through a friend on facebook originally. However i believe the Rigzone website has a job listings page. Failing that, research some of the bigger companies and look at their careers pages (depending on what you want to do!).

[@jordanwilcox4723]

you have got to pay to use that page though I've tried

[@IwanKurniawan-uc9oi]

Very good

[@ericjarvie]

Hey once I sailed past an oil rig at night in the north Sea I do an lot of outdoor stuff and remote areas are strange places but well known to me where you get an kind of sixth sense when it comes to the creatures that habitat the place could be animals could be humans but I always get an sense of there emotions even if they are miles away...any way I looks out to this oil rig and I get an feeling of misery I felt sorry for the men that work there and boy was this rig filthy too...50 ft waves total desolation out in the middle of North Sea having to make an living...its some job and it's no surprise they have an good sense of humour so the next time I pass I will give them wave and remind my fellow passengers that that's some job those guys do...and it would be nice if they got more time at home and less out there in the north Sea which is one hell of an sea in this please believe me...!!

[@Namco_]

awesome doc HLO here

[@princeoforidebrah9852]

very detailing video demonstrating the important of this course, but when will this course be held Ghana or referral,

[@muhammadusmanashiq7338]

It's awesum

[@alyssagav8696]

Good rig the South. Good grub and decent boys. Was out with Aker who took over from Wood Group.

[@forza223bowe5]

My uncle worked offshore and it was such a crap job. They messed up the check ins 4 times in one day! He was on standby then had a check in then told he was on standby again.

[@markaphilpott]

15:10 “Damn, caught with my glove off. HSO will have my arse.”

[@markgallagher0000]

some one will shop you,thats for sure...

[@kongo.infosmuzicaloyondeti5836]

Hi , can you get cdi there on offshore as the banksman slinger

[@MrSKB69]

a fair lack o "haudin' i handrails" fin yer on the stairs shown there :O

[@Arvivez]

Im hoping to get my first trip offshore this year. Did my Rigging and Banksman stage 1 And have my survival coming up soon, Quite exciting times

[@user-bl6mv4nv9h]

Good luck!

[@Arvivez]

Саша Левин thank you Have my Survival training tomorrow

[@user-bl6mv4nv9h]

@@Arvivez that is cool, north of england, Aberdeen?

[@user-bl6mv4nv9h]

Either having a great motivation to work on the offshore rigs. This moment working on the onnshore drillind rigs, hope in the near future, after not more than 5 years, to start working on

[@Arvivez]

Саша Левин thats right aye Aberdeen

[@Dawid692]

FCKN GREAT FOOTAGE ! I am ETO with extensive exp on DP vessels, but cant get into drilling industry, because "I dont have experience on drilling units.."

[@twistedfate7096]

s c thanks for sharing the upload buddy. I need this life!, I cant do factorys anymore and there aint no more wars on so anychance you could... well thanks for the upload anyhu matey. I need this man shit im scrating lol ive dreamed od tjis for years man.. now's the time! im gonna enrole for the chopper role safty course. hope it aint thousands cowboy? il get there...

[@mariaguedesdasilva3730]

Very good ! I would like to be there with you

[@mikestead3804]

Pity no mention of the shared accommodation as that was the most off putting thing to some people, in the UK it is two man cabins Norway single occupation but room is 1 day shift 1 night shift, Denmark is double room, Nigeria can be single depending on job to 4 men to a room, pity you did not show accommodation some rooms are 2 men rooms but bathroom shared by two rooms

[@andifaisal1526]

are you aware of offshore rig job vacancies? please tell me, thank you

[@barbarahammer9037]

oil rigs who work on the seas have to pay ships get off them oil rigs and take them to the ports???where they live at. i no 2 people work for 6 months at a time how do they do it ??

[@gogamich]

Soldiers of oil...

[@johnvanbeek5671]

Nostalgia, 13 years in the NS for Shell 👍

[@AdamKoenigseggCCXR]

What qualifications did you have to be able to join and was it a long process?

[@gabrieljosephdennisabet5826]

What a new day hmmm

[@en8207]

Yeah its a quite a challenge

[@leehaggerty6654]

Maybe someone can answer a question for me...when an oil rig worker, engineer etc. gets granted vacation is it mandatory he travels by private jet from the closest country to your oil rig to the country he is going to or can it be a commercial flight?

[@idaconnor2512]

Yeah that's what I would like to know how can they come back home and see their family for

[@orchardmedia]

Good times :)

[@spacecowbhoy7782]

The best times are ahead of you buddy..!!

[@adarshmdmd32]

Hi. Nyc video. So iam looking jobs in north sea. Is it easy to get jobs in north sea oil rig. Awating for your response 😊😊❤❤🎉🎉. Love from India