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Hi John. As I understand it from my 'man in Africa' they are supposed to have 3 aircraft and 10 pilots on site. Also I'm told that JAR rules mean that two 60+ year old pilots cannot fly together. Ripe for an audit I imagine! 
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In the lands of the North, where the Black Rocks stand guard against the cold sea, in the dark night that is very long the Men of the Northlands sit by their great log fires and they tell a tale of the happenings before the helicopters arrived...
Coming soon to a Nollywood cinema near you...
Caverscamanagement. Right, we have a Shell audit coming up, but they won't accept envelopes, they want to see paperwork. What can we do?
Quality Man. Well you actually need to start doing all this things I telled you needed doing to get Shell contract when you employed me.
Caverscam.... Shock. Horror. Don't be silly, that would mean we have to spend even more than you can put into brown envelope.
QM... Er... yes. That's what it takes to get a proper quality and safety system in place before the contract starts.
Caverscam... Stupid man! This people is coming to check us soon. make sure everything na there or trouble will come......
QM.... can I have some money then?
Caverscam... Stupid man, you no listin?
Some time later....
Caverscam... Wetin happen? Why them say this bad things about us? We told Quality Man to fix am. QM, why you no do as we dey tell you?
QM... That small ting called money...
Caverscam ... Stupid man, getout!
Caverscam... Daddy, what we go do now? De helicopter is about ready to comot?
Daddy... No worry, I go call someone to fix tings.
Exit stage left, all happy. Money saved, contract starts and everyone knows that all bad thing is forbidden. Hapiness, champagne, polo matches. Let the good times roll. Helicopter is coming any day from now
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Caverscamanagement. Right, we have a Shell audit coming up, but they won't accept envelopes, they want to see paperwork. What can we do?
Quality Man. Well you actually need to start doing all this things I telled you needed doing to get Shell contract when you employed me.
Caverscam.... Shock. Horror. Don't be silly, that would mean we have to spend even more than you can put into brown envelope.
QM... Er... yes. That's what it takes to get a proper quality and safety system in place before the contract starts.
Caverscam... Stupid man! This people is coming to check us soon. make sure everything na there or trouble will come......
QM.... can I have some money then?
Caverscam... Stupid man, you no listin?
Some time later....
Caverscam... Wetin happen? Why them say this bad things about us? We told Quality Man to fix am. QM, why you no do as we dey tell you?
QM... That small ting called money...
Caverscam ... Stupid man, getout!
Caverscam... Daddy, what we go do now? De helicopter is about ready to comot?
Daddy... No worry, I go call someone to fix tings.
Exit stage left, all happy. Money saved, contract starts and everyone knows that all bad thing is forbidden. Hapiness, champagne, polo matches. Let the good times roll. Helicopter is coming any day from now
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Thats par for the course with Shell Aircraft audits, readily lumping all the blame for failures on the Safety / Quality man and setting him up as the company's fall guy, and heaping all the praise for success on the MD, DofFO and DofM.
Still, if you can't stand a joke you shouldn't have joined
This will also give the local advisors more control
Still, if you can't stand a joke you shouldn't have joined
This will also give the local advisors more control
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QUALITY AND SAFETY ADVISER (EXTENDED TO NON BRUNEIANS)
Job ID: FM02/10
Purpose of Job:
. To establish and maintain a Quality Management System to monitor compliance with EASA/CAA/DCA regulatory requirements.
. To develop and maintain an effective Safety Management System.
If you are really good, once you have developed and established those systems and handed over to the locals to maintain perhaps you'll get the chance to head off to help Nigeria's new premier operator!
Job ID: FM02/10
Purpose of Job:
. To establish and maintain a Quality Management System to monitor compliance with EASA/CAA/DCA regulatory requirements.
. To develop and maintain an effective Safety Management System.
If you are really good, once you have developed and established those systems and handed over to the locals to maintain perhaps you'll get the chance to head off to help Nigeria's new premier operator!
I think after finishing in Brunei,whoever gets the job can head off to Nigeria to help both Caverscam and Shell, neither of who have a clue.
The decision of Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) to ignite a new flare in Opolo-Epie, Bayelsa State, is further testament to the company's flagrant disregard for the people and environment of the Niger Delta and a direct threat to government's efforts to bring about genuine and lasting peace in the region, the Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) has cautioned.
ERA/FoEN's warning is coming against the backdrop of field monitoring reports over the weekend that confirmed the Opolo-Epie flare lit by the oil giant on Sunday June 13, 2010, is still raging, fouling the air and threatening the peace that exists in the community.
In a statement issued in Lagos, the environmental justice group described the development as "worrying," warning that it was a throwback to a similar action by the company at the Gbaran/Ubie Gas Gathering Plant in nearby Gbarantotu Community in November, 2009, which was put out only after ERA/FoEN and members of the community mobilized and kicked against it.
More flaring
"It simply beats the imagination what the rationale is behind Shell's igniting of a new flare barely days after it announced it had downed the volume of flares in the Niger Delta by 65 per cent because of so-called gas gathering infrastructure that will gulp an estimated $3 billion at completion. But we can, however, try to input that that announcement was mere propaganda," said ERA/FoEN Executive Director, Nnimmo Bassey.
"While it may not be too surprising that Shell is taking this course of action due to our own government's double-speak and excuses on why flares continue, we are emphatic that Shell must respect the rights of the Opolo-Epie Community and the generality of Niger Delta people to a pollution-free environment by halting the noxious plumes." According to Mr Bassey, it was the height of insensitivity for flare sites to be set up at a time the global community has risen with one voice to condemn the practice, even as he added that successive administrations have demonstrated insincerity in halting routine gas flaring or put in place appropriate sanctions that will guarantee an end to it.
He explained that gas flaring is a monumental waste of Nigeria's natural resources, and a mark of unacceptable double standards by the oil companies, which not only contributes to greenhouse emission but also violates the rights of the communities around the flare sites, and must stop immediately.
"We have said it time and again that Shell's much-touted investments in the so-called gas gathering infrastructure is only a ruse to buy time and perpetrate flaring. This is evidence that the wellbeing of oil-bearing communities means nothing to the company and it remains indefensible. The flares in Opolo-Epie and other sites in the Niger Delta must stop now," Mr Bassey said.
ERA/FoEN's warning is coming against the backdrop of field monitoring reports over the weekend that confirmed the Opolo-Epie flare lit by the oil giant on Sunday June 13, 2010, is still raging, fouling the air and threatening the peace that exists in the community.
In a statement issued in Lagos, the environmental justice group described the development as "worrying," warning that it was a throwback to a similar action by the company at the Gbaran/Ubie Gas Gathering Plant in nearby Gbarantotu Community in November, 2009, which was put out only after ERA/FoEN and members of the community mobilized and kicked against it.
More flaring
"It simply beats the imagination what the rationale is behind Shell's igniting of a new flare barely days after it announced it had downed the volume of flares in the Niger Delta by 65 per cent because of so-called gas gathering infrastructure that will gulp an estimated $3 billion at completion. But we can, however, try to input that that announcement was mere propaganda," said ERA/FoEN Executive Director, Nnimmo Bassey.
"While it may not be too surprising that Shell is taking this course of action due to our own government's double-speak and excuses on why flares continue, we are emphatic that Shell must respect the rights of the Opolo-Epie Community and the generality of Niger Delta people to a pollution-free environment by halting the noxious plumes." According to Mr Bassey, it was the height of insensitivity for flare sites to be set up at a time the global community has risen with one voice to condemn the practice, even as he added that successive administrations have demonstrated insincerity in halting routine gas flaring or put in place appropriate sanctions that will guarantee an end to it.
He explained that gas flaring is a monumental waste of Nigeria's natural resources, and a mark of unacceptable double standards by the oil companies, which not only contributes to greenhouse emission but also violates the rights of the communities around the flare sites, and must stop immediately.
"We have said it time and again that Shell's much-touted investments in the so-called gas gathering infrastructure is only a ruse to buy time and perpetrate flaring. This is evidence that the wellbeing of oil-bearing communities means nothing to the company and it remains indefensible. The flares in Opolo-Epie and other sites in the Niger Delta must stop now," Mr Bassey said.
The Local Advisors get more control?
Now the money issue gets very interesting.
What stroke does the "Local Guy" have that the Shell Aviation Corporate Office does not have?
I thought power came from the top and dripped its way down the greasy pole of management....or are things inverted in Nigeria?
Isn't that how Shell wound up with 155's, Dorniers, and that beautiful airport in the middle of nowhere?
Now the money issue gets very interesting.
What stroke does the "Local Guy" have that the Shell Aviation Corporate Office does not have?
I thought power came from the top and dripped its way down the greasy pole of management....or are things inverted in Nigeria?
Isn't that how Shell wound up with 155's, Dorniers, and that beautiful airport in the middle of nowhere?
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Our experts in Rotterdam will no doubt be keeping a close eye on the situation too.
155s, 328s, Osubi, Cav-Dan - all excellent and safe choices that demonstrate the Shell way is superior.
The 155s are so good we even have a buyer for them!
155s, 328s, Osubi, Cav-Dan - all excellent and safe choices that demonstrate the Shell way is superior.
The 155s are so good we even have a buyer for them!
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Shell Management. You are the man. As all shell management is before you. Your guidance is most great. May everybody in the world follow your forward and progress example and reverse park. I am sure there is no conflict of interests in any contract awarded in Nigeria. As there wasn't in the contract awarded by shell safety advisers in Miri before that to CHC /Awana.
PS can I have a job. Thanks
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Maybe another scam?
Anyone heard anything about this position/company?
Searching the internet, i found a lot of links referring to this company and "Nigeria"....
Anybody knows anything?
Anyone heard anything about this position/company?
Gulf Dredging
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South Africa
Gulf Dredging is a Oil and Gas Company who is looking for candidate with FAA Part 135 certificate holder and is seeking an experienced pilot for Bell 412,212,206 EMS position in our company.We are seeking individuals with a minimum 3 years previous experience on Bell Helicopter 412,212,206 models of helicopters to provide mechanical services to our site location Previous Bell 204 experience, helicopter ATP rating, NVG experience, SPIFR experience, and helicopter EMS experience are a plus.
Minimum Requirements:
FAA commercial and instrument rotorcraft ratings.
Current FAA second class medical.
2000 hours PIC in helicopters.
100 hours night unaided.
75 hours instrument/hood time (at least 50 hours helicopter in actual flight).
500 hours of cross country flight time.
500 hours turbine helicopter.
Pilot weight is limited to 230 pounds maximum.
Company Benefits:
Group medical and dental plan.
Section 125 medical plan.
Employer paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
Short term disability.
Voluntary long term disability insurance.
Matching 401(k) plan.
Pension plan.
Tuition reimbursement.
Holiday and additional pay at a rate of time and one-half the base hourly rate.
Two months work and one month home paid leave.
12 sick days per year.
Monthly cell phone allowance.
Annual uniform allowance.
Relocation allowance.
16 Water Resources
South Africa
Gulf Dredging is a Oil and Gas Company who is looking for candidate with FAA Part 135 certificate holder and is seeking an experienced pilot for Bell 412,212,206 EMS position in our company.We are seeking individuals with a minimum 3 years previous experience on Bell Helicopter 412,212,206 models of helicopters to provide mechanical services to our site location Previous Bell 204 experience, helicopter ATP rating, NVG experience, SPIFR experience, and helicopter EMS experience are a plus.
Minimum Requirements:
FAA commercial and instrument rotorcraft ratings.
Current FAA second class medical.
2000 hours PIC in helicopters.
100 hours night unaided.
75 hours instrument/hood time (at least 50 hours helicopter in actual flight).
500 hours of cross country flight time.
500 hours turbine helicopter.
Pilot weight is limited to 230 pounds maximum.
Company Benefits:
Group medical and dental plan.
Section 125 medical plan.
Employer paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
Short term disability.
Voluntary long term disability insurance.
Matching 401(k) plan.
Pension plan.
Tuition reimbursement.
Holiday and additional pay at a rate of time and one-half the base hourly rate.
Two months work and one month home paid leave.
12 sick days per year.
Monthly cell phone allowance.
Annual uniform allowance.
Relocation allowance.
Searching the internet, i found a lot of links referring to this company and "Nigeria"....
Anybody knows anything?
It's so obviously a scam it's not even worth commenting on........
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10 days to go and still no sign of the first ConDapter EC155s which will be taking over from Bristow's S76s. Shouldn't be a problem getting all the Nigerian validations, Nigerian proficiency checks and line checks in the next few days 
It will also be a great help bringing in a few new helicopters with a new Quality and Safety Manager - oh they haven't got one yet? I'm sure a Quality and Safety consultant will be found - GW?
It sounds as if Sonny is doing a good job of trying to poison some of the people ConDapter are planning to bring in to join his team of industry experts who have gone so far in making Caverscam the world center of excellence in helicopter operations. Yes, if you want to know how to wreck a helicopter's main rotor system in just a few easy steps, fly through cables and survive or make it through a no-fly zone with only minor .50 caliber damage, Caverscam is sure to have an expert on hand to tell you how it's done
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Do you need to know how to get a government department to set up a new flight department and then pick your company to do it and buy shiny new helicopters for you to operate? Caverscam can show you the way
Having problems passing an audit? No problem, put it all behind you. Caverscam will explain how to keep failing but still get big contracts
Do you need advice on getting the right managers and directors? It's much easier to get work if your directors are directors of the companies whose work you want to get as well. Just send your query on how to do this, along with all your banking details and a first deposit of $250,000 and Caverscam will send full details of who you need to employ and how to contact them
A new technical cooperation with Gaff Helicopters should perfectly complement Caverscam as both have a similar outlook on the conduct of business in Nigeria and Lord Lucan, GM of Gaff was formerly based in Nigeria conducting business in the correct Nigerian manner
Join the rest of the industry who are queueing up in the scramble for Africa by starting new technical partnerships with Caverscam - you know it makes scents
It will also be a great help bringing in a few new helicopters with a new Quality and Safety Manager - oh they haven't got one yet? I'm sure a Quality and Safety consultant will be found - GW?
It sounds as if Sonny is doing a good job of trying to poison some of the people ConDapter are planning to bring in to join his team of industry experts who have gone so far in making Caverscam the world center of excellence in helicopter operations. Yes, if you want to know how to wreck a helicopter's main rotor system in just a few easy steps, fly through cables and survive or make it through a no-fly zone with only minor .50 caliber damage, Caverscam is sure to have an expert on hand to tell you how it's done
.Do you need to know how to get a government department to set up a new flight department and then pick your company to do it and buy shiny new helicopters for you to operate? Caverscam can show you the way
Having problems passing an audit? No problem, put it all behind you. Caverscam will explain how to keep failing but still get big contracts
Do you need advice on getting the right managers and directors? It's much easier to get work if your directors are directors of the companies whose work you want to get as well. Just send your query on how to do this, along with all your banking details and a first deposit of $250,000 and Caverscam will send full details of who you need to employ and how to contact them
A new technical cooperation with Gaff Helicopters should perfectly complement Caverscam as both have a similar outlook on the conduct of business in Nigeria and Lord Lucan, GM of Gaff was formerly based in Nigeria conducting business in the correct Nigerian manner
Join the rest of the industry who are queueing up in the scramble for Africa by starting new technical partnerships with Caverscam - you know it makes scents
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Is it just me? I make a post and several hours later it's not here? Is it something I said or something I ate? I promise to cut back on the pickled garlic in Chilli vinegar
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Hmmmmm ...... the post I made several hours ago - with unwavering support for the centre of excellence and all it stands for - is still not there, the one I just made without reference to Caverscam is 
. Oh well, back to where I can read all about it on the dark side.
. Oh well, back to where I can read all about it on the dark side.
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The lunatic has taken over running the asylum that Bristow has now become and the head zoo keeper talks loud but leaves the lunatic the run of the place. The chief doctor has been away on a visit and unless he addresses the staff soon may well find he's already lost the best but can keep the rest. How weird life is - 6 months ago, Bristow seemed poised to take over the whole of Africa, now with the loss of just 1 contract to a bunch of second-rate scam artists and the change of a couple key managers, it looks as if they're falling apart at the seams. The sandpit seems more like the right decision every passing day
From all I hear, Fred has room for a few more good guys, with every prospect of an 'I'll be back' scenario as the situation here changes. Life really is strange
From all I hear, Fred has room for a few more good guys, with every prospect of an 'I'll be back' scenario as the situation here changes. Life really is strange
Graculus - it's just you! It is there. Maybe something to do with being a probationer or something - I think the posts don't appear immediately.
Keep up the good work
Keep up the good work
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212 man, Quarrk, you're right 
I'll try harder next time
OTD,
What are you on about? Haven't you noticed that Bristow has a new S76C++ already flying for Agip, making 4 now flying for them and when Shell finishes rumour is that one of them will start work for a new client straight away. Yes morale is quite low, but there is new work coming up and some of the pilots affected by the loss of Shell have already started refreshers and are going to new contracts.
I'll try harder next time
OTD,
What are you on about? Haven't you noticed that Bristow has a new S76C++ already flying for Agip, making 4 now flying for them and when Shell finishes rumour is that one of them will start work for a new client straight away. Yes morale is quite low, but there is new work coming up and some of the pilots affected by the loss of Shell have already started refreshers and are going to new contracts.
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Just to clarify - Caverton has not failed a Shell audit and have been successfully flying fixed wing aircraft for another Shell joint venture company in Nigeria under close supervision.
Just to clarify - Caverton has not failed a Shell audit and have been successfully flying fixed wing aircraft for another Shell joint venture company in Nigeria under close supervision.
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Have it your own way 
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That will be the very successful Twinned Ooter for the NLNG contract then. The so-called JV company is LNG is jointly owned in the following proportions:
NNPC 49%, Shell Gas BV 25.6%, Total LNG Nigeria 15% and Eni International (Agip) 10.4%.
That will be the Caverscam Twinned Ooter which, on 21 October 2009, under the 'close supervision' of Shell Aviation ran off the runway at Mobil Producing Nigeria's, Bonny airstrip when trying to turn round short instead of using the turning area at the runway threshold. The aircraft ran off the runway, causing the starboard undercarriage leg to become damaged. The Twinned Ooter had been flying LNG passengers to Mobil's airstrip ever since the decision was taken to terminate helicopter flights direct to the LNG residential area, previously carried out by an AW139 of Aero Contractors. The NCAA ordered the aircraft left where it was until accident investigators visited, causing great joy and delight to the Managing Director of MPN who was waiting to fly to the airstrip
The LNLG plant was built by TSKJ. TSKJ's $2 billion bid initially was not accepted as it was five percent lower than a bid submitted by competitor, Bechtel Group, Inc. When TSKJ felt that it may lose the bid, and as it was waiting to hear from the Nigerian government, a Kellogg executive, met with London lawyer Jeffery Tessler, and they were alleged to have discussed channeling $40 million to then Nigerian leader through Tesler's firm Tri-Star, based in Gibralter, Spain. This all eventually came to light when the USA SEC under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigated Halliburton. The House of Representatives 2004 probe established that Halliburton, through Tesler "paid bribes on behalf of TSKJ to Nigerian government officials. The bribes were paid in installments: $60 million in 1995, $37.5 million in 1999, $51 million in 2001 and $23 million in 2002." In the U.S., KBR and Halliburton have admitted to violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) by engaging in a decade-long bribing scheme to secure contracts in Nigeria. Both agreed to pay a combined fine of $579 million to settle criminal and civil charges brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Department of Justice. Amongst those listed in the indctment is one Edmund Daukoru, a former Group Managing Director of NNPC, former director of Shell and now a director of Caverton Helicopters
. Ah what a web we weave ........
Make up your own conclusions - I'm knackered
.That will be the very successful Twinned Ooter for the NLNG contract then. The so-called JV company is LNG is jointly owned in the following proportions:
NNPC 49%, Shell Gas BV 25.6%, Total LNG Nigeria 15% and Eni International (Agip) 10.4%.
That will be the Caverscam Twinned Ooter which, on 21 October 2009, under the 'close supervision' of Shell Aviation ran off the runway at Mobil Producing Nigeria's, Bonny airstrip when trying to turn round short instead of using the turning area at the runway threshold. The aircraft ran off the runway, causing the starboard undercarriage leg to become damaged. The Twinned Ooter had been flying LNG passengers to Mobil's airstrip ever since the decision was taken to terminate helicopter flights direct to the LNG residential area, previously carried out by an AW139 of Aero Contractors. The NCAA ordered the aircraft left where it was until accident investigators visited, causing great joy and delight to the Managing Director of MPN who was waiting to fly to the airstrip
The LNLG plant was built by TSKJ. TSKJ's $2 billion bid initially was not accepted as it was five percent lower than a bid submitted by competitor, Bechtel Group, Inc. When TSKJ felt that it may lose the bid, and as it was waiting to hear from the Nigerian government, a Kellogg executive, met with London lawyer Jeffery Tessler, and they were alleged to have discussed channeling $40 million to then Nigerian leader through Tesler's firm Tri-Star, based in Gibralter, Spain. This all eventually came to light when the USA SEC under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigated Halliburton. The House of Representatives 2004 probe established that Halliburton, through Tesler "paid bribes on behalf of TSKJ to Nigerian government officials. The bribes were paid in installments: $60 million in 1995, $37.5 million in 1999, $51 million in 2001 and $23 million in 2002." In the U.S., KBR and Halliburton have admitted to violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) by engaging in a decade-long bribing scheme to secure contracts in Nigeria. Both agreed to pay a combined fine of $579 million to settle criminal and civil charges brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Department of Justice. Amongst those listed in the indctment is one Edmund Daukoru, a former Group Managing Director of NNPC, former director of Shell and now a director of Caverton Helicopters
. Ah what a web we weave ........Make up your own conclusions - I'm knackered
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I've read this thread too.
http://www.pprune.org/african-aviati...ny-runway.html
Any student of air safety would know however that even the Flight Safety Foundation have no record of this accident as having occured.
Caverton, being a high quality operator, are getting a brand new Viking 400 from Canada which Shell's Aviation Advisors reckon is, just like a Do328, far safer than those old Twin Otter that were inherited. Which goes to show how negative you are.
I must say you have made a far more major error that I must correct.
Shell's Aviation Advisors come from Shell AIRCRAFT.
Flammable runny stuff comes from Shell AVIATION.
Keep smiling!
I've read this thread too.
http://www.pprune.org/african-aviati...ny-runway.html
Any student of air safety would know however that even the Flight Safety Foundation have no record of this accident as having occured.
Caverton, being a high quality operator, are getting a brand new Viking 400 from Canada which Shell's Aviation Advisors reckon is, just like a Do328, far safer than those old Twin Otter that were inherited. Which goes to show how negative you are.
I must say you have made a far more major error that I must correct.
Shell's Aviation Advisors come from Shell AIRCRAFT.
Flammable runny stuff comes from Shell AVIATION.
Keep smiling!
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I didn't really need to read the thread, I just quoted it - unlike you I was there at NAF Base that day chatting to an old friend who used to fly Twotters for ACN, but is now a Twotter pilot for XOM. He couldn't take off for Bonny because the runway had just been blocked by the Caverscam Twinned Ooter flying under the close supervision of Shell Aircraft (happy now ). I guess not everything makes it to the pages of even the Flight Safety Foundation's excellent Aviation Safety Network. It probably has to be reported first, but as any student of happenings in Nigeria would know, not everything in Nigeria gets reported .
. Where do you get this garbage from Is that something they teach you in Rotterdam? The Twin Otters weren't inherited from anywhere. They were both refurbished at Altenrhein Aviation in Switzerland. Despite what the press spokesperson for Caverscam told Sahara reporters on 21 November 2009
, 5N-BLJ for example is DH c/n 816 and was originally delivered to Ethiopian Airlines as ET AIN on 21 February 1985.
But I'm sure a highly-trained Shell manager like you knows that already right? What do I know, I'm just a Joe who's happy he's never had to work for a company with outstanding standards like Shell. It must be difficult always being perfect and working for a company with such impeccable ethics
Punch Nigeria
I'll do my best to keep smiling thanks - why not, I don't have all those standards and ethics I have to live up to all the time like all you real bright oil company aviation advisers. At least I still get to fly a lot though
). I guess not everything makes it to the pages of even the Flight Safety Foundation's excellent Aviation Safety Network. It probably has to be reported first, but as any student of happenings in Nigeria would know, not everything in Nigeria gets reported .
far safer than those old Twin Otter that were inherited
Is that something they teach you in Rotterdam? The Twin Otters weren't inherited from anywhere. They were both refurbished at Altenrhein Aviation in Switzerland. Despite what the press spokesperson for Caverscam told Sahara reporters on 21 November 2009
Caverton currently owns 2 twin otters which are contracted to NLNG. Both aircraft comply with Federal Ministry of Aviation and NCAA 21-year age limitation. Both aircraft were vetted by Shell’s overseas auditors
But I'm sure a highly-trained Shell manager like you knows that already right? What do I know, I'm just a Joe who's happy he's never had to work for a company with outstanding standards like Shell. It must be difficult always being perfect and working for a company with such impeccable ethics
‘Shell is currently under investigation by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and the United States Department of Justice for violations of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act,’ the company said in its 2008 annual report.
Lawyers at Haynesboone who specialise in the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act said that companies that violate the act may be required to pay a fine of up to $25 million, or twice the gain obtained from the violation.
‘The company may also be required to disgorge profits obtained from the violation. Additionally, settlement agreements with the government have commonly required companies to maintain, at their own expense, a corporate monitor to supervise the company’s FCPA compliance program and report observations to the government,’ according to a report from the law firm.
It said a violation of the act can also lead to a company’s debarment from future government contracts and a company may have its export license rescinded.
Lawyers at Haynesboone who specialise in the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act said that companies that violate the act may be required to pay a fine of up to $25 million, or twice the gain obtained from the violation.
‘The company may also be required to disgorge profits obtained from the violation. Additionally, settlement agreements with the government have commonly required companies to maintain, at their own expense, a corporate monitor to supervise the company’s FCPA compliance program and report observations to the government,’ according to a report from the law firm.
It said a violation of the act can also lead to a company’s debarment from future government contracts and a company may have its export license rescinded.
The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Ms Robin Sanders, has reiterated her country’s willingness to collaborate with the Nigerian government in making information available for the prosecution of Nigerian citizens indicted in the Halliburton bribe saga. Sanders has also assured Nigeria’s Justice Ministry of her country’s support in combating official graft.
The Halliburton scandal broke out in 2004 when a French judge considered evidence to determine whether the former US Vice-President, Mr. Dick Cheney, was culpable under French law for at least one of four bribery payments by a Halliburton subsidiary to Nigerian officials. The bribe was paid over a period of time to obtain contracts for liquefied natural gas projects in Nigeria.
Since the scandal broke, a United States District judge has sentenced two former executives of Wilbross, Jim Bob Brown and Jason Edward Steph, to prison, for offering Nigerian officials a $6 million bribe in order to win a gas pipeline contract, after both of them pleaded guilty to a one-count charge. Under the US anti-graft law, it is an offence for US companies or their agents to offer bribes to win contracts abroad.
The names of the Halliburton bribe takers are already in the public domain. Former Petroleum Resources Minister, Edmund Daukoru, and a former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Mr. Funsho Kupolokun, were among scores of persons quizzed in the wake of the bribery scandal. Three former Heads of State were also linked with the scandal.
The Halliburton scandal broke out in 2004 when a French judge considered evidence to determine whether the former US Vice-President, Mr. Dick Cheney, was culpable under French law for at least one of four bribery payments by a Halliburton subsidiary to Nigerian officials. The bribe was paid over a period of time to obtain contracts for liquefied natural gas projects in Nigeria.
Since the scandal broke, a United States District judge has sentenced two former executives of Wilbross, Jim Bob Brown and Jason Edward Steph, to prison, for offering Nigerian officials a $6 million bribe in order to win a gas pipeline contract, after both of them pleaded guilty to a one-count charge. Under the US anti-graft law, it is an offence for US companies or their agents to offer bribes to win contracts abroad.
The names of the Halliburton bribe takers are already in the public domain. Former Petroleum Resources Minister, Edmund Daukoru, and a former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Mr. Funsho Kupolokun, were among scores of persons quizzed in the wake of the bribery scandal. Three former Heads of State were also linked with the scandal.