A day never to be forgotten
Steve Rae FEI
Director of Fortitude - Action Beyond Compliance and leading safety influencer.
As I wake this morning on the 6th July my immediate thoughts are with all the families, friends and loved ones who continue to grieve the loss of the 167 souls on this day 35 years ago. Despite the passing of time the sense of loss for so many remains hard to bear and in particular on anniversary days.
I would also like to send a heartfelt message of support to those, like me, who by chance survived that night as I know we will also be thinking of work mates and colleagues tragically lost on that night.
Through my involvement with Step Change in Safety I have made an industrywide request to all those that continue to work and support our industry that they take the time out to watch the Remembering Piper: The Night that Changed our World’ film in order to show respect for those lost that night which will also serve to reinforce the importance of practicing constant vigilance to ensure there is no repeat occurrence.
If you plan to attend the remembrance service in the North Sea Memorial Rose Garden at 1pm today, please feel free to stop and share a moment with myself and the trustees from Pound for Piper.?
If you are unable to attend the service in person you may watch later as we will be publishing a link to the recording of the service on the Pound for Piper Facebook page using the link below.?
Less we forget.
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Independent Board Member / Former Chairman and CEO - Noble Corporation plc
1 年Steve, my dear friend, never a day I will forget. I still remember where I was sitting at the office in Houston when that call came in about 18:00 on 6th July and think about it often. With the passing of time, so many people do not know about Piper Alpha, given it was 1988 and so many in this industry weren’t even born then! But I will always remember and always share the story….and as you would guess, you are always an integral part of my story. You’re the best, Steve…..hope you’re doing well. I miss seeing you!
Writer; Environmental Campaigner; Retired Energy Professional and Business Advisor
1 年Lest we forget.
Senior Drilling Supervisor
1 年Too many, too young. A fateful night I'll never forget.