Safety

Defects were flagged up 'years before rig drama'

Documents reveal HSE concerns dating back to 2016 - three years before Thistle Alpha was abruptly evacuated

Structure fears: The Thistle Alpha oil platform in the North Sea was evacuated on short notice in October due to concerns about its structural integrity
Structure fears: The Thistle Alpha oil platform in the North Sea was evacuated on short notice in October due to concerns about its structural integrityPhoto: REUTERS/SCANPIX
  • Rob Watts
London
North SeaEnQuestUnited KingdomHealth & Safety ExecutiveThistle
Published 5 March 2020, 09:54Updated 5 March 2020, 09:54