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Thunderstorms most of today in the NL sector, perhaps?! Although actual Tx in the 5min-old METAR and the current landing weather report from ATC doesn't deter some, it seems.
As covered by most of this page, Bristow is supporting Shell in July in DHR, not NWI, so no surprises there.
As covered by most of this page, Bristow is supporting Shell in July in DHR, not NWI, so no surprises there.
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TorqueStripe
That's 3 more than Dancopter is doing in Den Helder and it isn't even their contract anymore. Also ask the Bristow pilots from yesterday why they were finished at 2200.
Epiphany
Really, down to this kinder garden level? At least my comment wasn't personal and was, like always, fact based. Can't say that at all about your comments which are all pure emotional and biased.
To all:
DC wanted to come out and play with the big boys so they should also walk the walk instead of only talk the talk. Fair. Exactly the same would have been said and announced about Bristow if it was the other way around. Deal with it or DC has to perform in such a fair way that my posts aren't neccessary. In that case I would otherwise only make a fool out of myself like Epiphany is doing.
That's 3 more than Dancopter is doing in Den Helder and it isn't even their contract anymore. Also ask the Bristow pilots from yesterday why they were finished at 2200.
Epiphany
Really, down to this kinder garden level? At least my comment wasn't personal and was, like always, fact based. Can't say that at all about your comments which are all pure emotional and biased.
To all:
DC wanted to come out and play with the big boys so they should also walk the walk instead of only talk the talk. Fair. Exactly the same would have been said and announced about Bristow if it was the other way around. Deal with it or DC has to perform in such a fair way that my posts aren't neccessary. In that case I would otherwise only make a fool out of myself like Epiphany is doing.
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TorqueStripe
You're right. I was exaggerating. Might wanna add the extra flights for Bristow from yesterday as well, when the DC aircraft apparently also was broken. Doesn't take away the fact that Bristow is still doing more than DC is doing, on their own bloody contract.
Epiphany
You can speculate all you want about my person or background, even with a hilarious
nickname like CoCo the Clown for all I care, but one thing is for sure mate: I got where I want to be. Did you?
You're right. I was exaggerating. Might wanna add the extra flights for Bristow from yesterday as well, when the DC aircraft apparently also was broken. Doesn't take away the fact that Bristow is still doing more than DC is doing, on their own bloody contract.
Epiphany
You can speculate all you want about my person or background, even with a hilarious
nickname like CoCo the Clown for all I care, but one thing is for sure mate: I got where I want to be. Did you?
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Well everyone, given the title of this thread I think it's time we all called it a day and moved on, before this gets too silly.
We all now know that Dancopter was awarded the contract in Norwich and Den Helder, and as expected they weren't ready, and probably won't be for a few more months. Bristow is filling some of the gaps this month, and no doubt someone else will do that in August.
We should wish all the best to the Dancopter crews in the challenging times ahead. A lot has been written here, but there's really nothing more to add as there are no more msyteries.
We all now know that Dancopter was awarded the contract in Norwich and Den Helder, and as expected they weren't ready, and probably won't be for a few more months. Bristow is filling some of the gaps this month, and no doubt someone else will do that in August.
We should wish all the best to the Dancopter crews in the challenging times ahead. A lot has been written here, but there's really nothing more to add as there are no more msyteries.
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Mazdadriver
I agree. I'll give it a rest. Too many things have been said already in the heat of the moment. I will literally be moving on to bigger things now.
All the best to everyone and hope for DC they can live up to the expectations.
Cheers.
Signing off.
All the best to everyone and hope for DC they can live up to the expectations.
Cheers.
Signing off.
@ Mazdadriver: I believe HH have flown some adhoc flights for shell and if I am right their website also stated they have been audited by Shell.
But all of this is of no importance anyway.
DC is the new Shell-slave. I hope they do well and keep their company as it is, without getting completely influenced by shell.
They are unlucky at the moment because of U/S aircraft and I doubt they have managed to get the proper spares at the bases but give it some time and all will be good.
RP
But all of this is of no importance anyway.
DC is the new Shell-slave. I hope they do well and keep their company as it is, without getting completely influenced by shell.
They are unlucky at the moment because of U/S aircraft and I doubt they have managed to get the proper spares at the bases but give it some time and all will be good.
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The important achievement is that the EPE and NAM logistics requirements are still being acheived day in day out
Shell only use Shell Aircraft approved aircraft and operators
Shell only use Shell Aircraft approved aircraft and operators
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There is only one real standard - the Shell Global Aviation Standard
Its such a valuable document that many ex-Shell employees have carried it on to their next jobs
You must be confusing Shell with other oil companies who use and abuse the lesser OGP standard
Its such a valuable document that many ex-Shell employees have carried it on to their next jobs
You must be confusing Shell with other oil companies who use and abuse the lesser OGP standard
Bull**** SM
I worked on an operation for Shell with one aircraft one pilot and one engineer.
No leave for us over a nine month period.
3 flights a week, then 5 flights a week then two flights on some days.
Then additional flights at weekends.
Eventually the peny dropped and we were restricted to 5 days a week.
The crowning glory was while loading a container some of the content leaked on to my hand.
I was told it was distilled water, after a few seconds my hands began to burn, sulphuric acid.
The effect of this running through the aircraft can be imagined.
Who was responsible for this load, the Shell safety representative!!!!!
Shouldn't really have worried though as they loaded a lead acid battery on it's side a few weeks later and did some serious damage anyway.
Our facilities were no hangar, no running water, no toilet facilities, just a 40 foot shipping container on a piece of tarmac on the apron.
Mind you everything was ok because we were "Shell approved"!!
I worked on an operation for Shell with one aircraft one pilot and one engineer.
No leave for us over a nine month period.
3 flights a week, then 5 flights a week then two flights on some days.
Then additional flights at weekends.
Eventually the peny dropped and we were restricted to 5 days a week.
The crowning glory was while loading a container some of the content leaked on to my hand.
I was told it was distilled water, after a few seconds my hands began to burn, sulphuric acid.
The effect of this running through the aircraft can be imagined.
Who was responsible for this load, the Shell safety representative!!!!!
Shouldn't really have worried though as they loaded a lead acid battery on it's side a few weeks later and did some serious damage anyway.
Our facilities were no hangar, no running water, no toilet facilities, just a 40 foot shipping container on a piece of tarmac on the apron.
Mind you everything was ok because we were "Shell approved"!!
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The important achievement is that the EPE
Why is the Shell standard seem as the "Holy Grail" of safety?
From my experience, and I've flown for many companies over the world, Shell are the worst. I have done audits for several Oil and Gas companies and Shell are the least flexible, it's BLACK and WHITE, even with things that aren't important become an issue. They DON'T promote safety, it's all about the CHEAPEST price, and that's it !!
I used to work in another Oil and Gas industry on contract to Shell, the same applies there, they talk safety but don't follow though, I could give 10's of examples but my time is limited
ITI
From my experience, and I've flown for many companies over the world, Shell are the worst. I have done audits for several Oil and Gas companies and Shell are the least flexible, it's BLACK and WHITE, even with things that aren't important become an issue. They DON'T promote safety, it's all about the CHEAPEST price, and that's it !!
I used to work in another Oil and Gas industry on contract to Shell, the same applies there, they talk safety but don't follow though, I could give 10's of examples but my time is limited
ITI