Yeah well Bristow won the Shell contract, not really a major surprise and also not quite what it seems.
The contract itself is not really that important anymore. Shell are no longer the player they were on the North Sea. They are a pain in the arse to work for, interfere on every detail and have a level of arrogance that outstrips George W Bush.
As the contract goes on the number of aircraft will reduce as Shell do a BP and sell off assets. Norwich and Den Helder will go down to 1 or 2 aircraft each and slowly decline.
Don't get me wrong, I pleased for the guys at Bristow but the reality of it is not all that rosy.
The most important contract to win is the Talisman one. They are now the 3rd largest operator in the North Sea, spending millions on investment and are offering a 10 year contract.
Now whoever wins the Talisman contract are the ones who really have something to celebrate.