Commercial diver death on North Sea

[DandyDon]

From BBC News - Diver dies while working offshore in North Sea

A diver has died while working in the North Sea, it has been announced.

Russell Robinson died on board the Balmoral floating production vessel, about 140 miles north east of Aberdeen.

The 33-year-old, of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, was employed by Integrated Subsea Services. The Health and Safety Executive has been informed.

Ian Herd, managing director of ISS, said: "This is a tragic situation and our thoughts go out to Russell's family, his friends and colleagues."

Of Sunday's incident, he added: "We do not know what caused Russell's death at this time but a full investigation is underway involving ourselves, Premier Oil, Grampian Police and the HSE."

Mr Robinson was one of a team of three divers carrying out a "routine diving operation".

Premier Oil's North Sea business unit's general manager, Nigel Wilson, said: "Our sympathies are with Russell's family, friends and colleagues.

"We are working closely with our colleagues at ISS to support his family, the dive team and other personnel offshore and to establish full details of what happened."

 

[Bombay High]

From BBC News - Diver dies while working offshore in North Sea

I'd be interested to know what the "routine dive in the North Sea" was ...

 

[rachelc]

Id like to know your thoughts on how this diver might have died??

 

[DandyDon]

BBC News - North Sea diver Russell Robinson 'died after drill' at Balmoral platform

North Sea diver died after being pulled from the water following rescue drills at an oil platform, a fatal accident inquiry has heard. Russell Robinson, 33, was working at the Balmoral platform when the incident happened in 2011.
Colleague Paul Stone said Mr Robinson, of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, suffered breathing difficulties at a depth of 146m.
Mr Stone said: "He just drifted under the bell. He was motionless."
He told the inquiry in Aberdeen: "I heard him talking about difficulties with breathing."
The inquiry continues.

 

[Jan Kruger]

So the accident happened in 2011 and the enquiry is only held now ? Diving at the depth of 146 m is very serious. Hopefully the family will get closure and will be supported. Condolences to his loved ones.

 

[DandyDon]

So the accident happened in 2011 and the enquiry is only held now ? Diving at the depth of 146 m is very serious. Hopefully the family will get closure and will be supported. Condolences to his loved ones.

I failed to notice that the accident was in 2011. I'll ask this be combined with the original thread: http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/accidents-incidents/400964-commercial-diver-death-north-sea.html

 

[iamrushman]

Condolences and best wishes to the family and friends..