Using data supplied by the Vantage POB (personnel on board) system, an Internet-based system used by the industry to keep track of people offshore, the research reveals that the average offshore worker is 41 years old, which is the expected average age for any workforce aged between 20 and 60 years.
In addition, the number of women in the industry is increasing, with over 1,800 traveling offshore in 2006. The majority are employed in the catering sector, but there are significant numbers also entering technical roles.
“Today’s high activity in the
Anecdotal evidence also suggests that the industry’s efforts to attract new recruits are paying off. For example, there are 10 applicants for every place on the industry’s Technician Training Scheme, while one company graduate scheme attracted 2,000 applicants for 20 places and over 7,000 people recently attended industry recruitment fairs in
However, the report highlights some areas of concern that need to be addressed. These include under-representation in the under-24 year and 30-34 year age groups and older profiles showing up in certain occupations, in particular rigging and crane operations. This emphasizes a continued need to focus recruitment in these areas to avoid potential shortages in the near future, said Oil & Gas UK.
The data recorded 117 nationalities working offshore, with workers from the
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