One of, if not THE, most bizarre replies to this thread.
Not if you understand where the author received his indoctrination to the offshore world. It was with an operator (owned by the oil company lock, stock and barrel) where VFR was ostensibly he mode of operation. VFR in name only. Flogging around at 300 or so feet fully IMC was par for the course. No alternate planning despite the regulator and company requiring same. Full OEI accountability was required, but having to shut down off shore was a regular occurrence because of weather issues. Sim training for the captain every two years, but none for the copilot. Flights were never conducted with cognisance of formal weather reports, was a case of looking out the window and going if you deemed it OK. I think you get the idea. I have an email from very senior oil company manager saying to the effect "the operation has never had an accident which illustrates the companys high standards".
Interesting that five months following discussions with the regulator they came out with the following
CASA Search -- Federal Agencies meta-collection -- CEO-PN029-2005
It's basically a reprint of what was once included as a supplement in the flight manual. But it has one very important revision, it absolved this particular oil company from complying with OEI requirements, because it is a private operation. So should you lose an engine in crap weather and all bolt holes are clagged, good luck. The weather to be contended with had everything the North Sea could dish up, save the icing.