Offshore Energies UK and Step Change in Safety are delighted to announce details of entries shortlisted for this year’s exciting Offshore Safety Awards.
The event is designed to maintain and promote the highest professional standards in our industry and is now being sponsored by Torus, an organisation at the forefront of the energy transition which is engaged in a variety of bespoke energy projects across generation, storage, clean hydrogen and renewables.
The winners will be announced at the Beach Ballroom, Aberdeen on 1 July 2025. One of the highlights of the day will be a keynote address from Torus outlining the company’s outlook on future opportunities across the sector.
David Ward the integrated service contract manager at Torus said:
'Safety is at the heart of everything we do at Torus, so we’re proud to support the Offshore Safety Awards and shine a spotlight on those who are setting the standard across the industry. Recognising success in safety not only honours the individuals and teams leading the way—it helps drive continuous improvement for us all.'
From frontline safety representatives and innovative wellbeing initiatives to workforce engagement and hazard awareness, the Offshore Safety Awards shine a spotlight on those making offshore worksites safer every day.
The short list includes:
Award for Maritime Safety
- Bryan Irvine, Anasuria Operating Company
- Mintra, Tidewater & Trainingportal
- Chris Mackie, Bluewater Services (UK) Ltd
Award for Aviation Safety
Sponsored by Swire Energy Services
- Andrew Cox, Offshore Helicopter Services
- Andy Evans, Aerossurance Limited
- John Armstrong, CHC Helicopters
Award for Sharing and Learning
Sponsored by Spirit Energy
- Brian Innes, Stena Drilling Ltd
- Boskalis Offshore Energy SHEQ
- bp North Sea
Award for Decommissioning Safety
- Brent Charlie Decommissioning Team – Preparation for Topsides Removal
- Andrew Rig Removal Project
- Iain Smith, H&P
Award for Safety Rep of the Year
Sponsored by OPITO
- Scott Altass, Harbour Energy
- Doug Walker, PBS
- Stephen Dey, Bilfinger (INEOS Contract)
Award for Major Hazard Awareness
Sponsored by CNOOC International
- Chris Daniels & Stephen Bage, TotalEnergies
- Colin Deddis, Anasuria Operating Company
- Ian Woodhall, bp
Award for Workforce Engagement
- Carolyn Pierpont, Boskalis
- CNOOC International
- Adam Mason, PBS
Award for Site Leader
- David Meade, Harbour Energy
- Richie Hodgson, bp
- John Alexander, Ineos FPS
Award for Wellbeing
- Brad Youngson & Corinne Kelt, TAQA UK
- Andrew Beckley (on behalf of TotalEnergies) and Steve McIntosh (on behalf of Healthoutfit)
- Ann McCreath, Wood
Outstanding Contribution to Safety
Winner to be revealed during the Offshore Safety Awards ceremony.
Source: OEUK
