212man says that the recent Shell decision to go to Caverton/Dancopter is sad news
I say that only in regard to the individuals it affects - many of whom I know and have worked with. Most certainly "where the rubber meets the road" there was no arrogance, just engineers and pilots trying their best in pretty trying conditions with poor infrastructure and under-resourcing. The loss of the contract does not reflect on the individuals actually carrying it out - that's the sad thing. It's the same with Humberside and Blackpool with CHC, BIH and Shell North Sea in 1998, BHL and Mobil in 1995 and it will continue to be so.