But you are not comparing like with like.
I'm not saying that North Sea operations are not open to improvement but that JCB and Sir A can afford to run a fleet for his own and business purposes because of the very different nature of his company.
It would be like comparing a chauffer-driven Rolls with a local mini-cab business.
I know that analogy may sound harsh and I do agree with you 100% on what you say about North Sea ops but they are two totally different operations; each with their downsides. I don't have any experience of North Sea but I think I would rather that than .....
Apologies to UG & Art E.
Cheers
Whirls