Oil Rig Photos - Ninian Central, Kishorn Yard.

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Oil Rig Photos

No: 1979 Contributor: Terry Healy Companies: Texaco/Chevron Year: 1977 Country: United Kingdom

Ninian Central, Kishorn Yard.

My dad god bless him, worked there and, took this picture, not sure of year? He worked logistics. Maybe someone can offer an approximate year picture was taken?

Regards,

Subsea.

Picture added on 21 November 2009 at 10:24

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Kishorn

Comments:

I'm not 100% sure but think this photo would be in the late 70's

Added by Anon on 03 December 2009.

This picture was taken April 1978, I have the almost identical picture. I was Project engineer for CJB who carried out the hook up at Raasay Sound and also in the North Sea.

Added by Brian Giles on 16 February 2010.

I agree, I worked on the rig from 1977 to 1978, in 77 the platform wasn`t on the base I think. In 78, before I left, it was. I was a labourer for Howard Doris.

Added by Kevin McCabe on 20 April 2011.

I worked for Ferguson Hines in 77, 78, & 79.

Added by Pat Feely on 11 June 2011.

Spring 1978 is correct. The supply boat to the left of the photo is the Maersk Plotter, which was a floating mess room for the platform.

Added by John Thompson on 29 December 2011.

The covers in place over the holes in the Jarlan Wall were referred to as "dustbin lids". When she was in place these were removed and the design reduced wave impact. I was on the survey team during installation.

Added by Malcolm Robb on 29 January 2012.

My dad worked at kishorn and we lived in Lochcarron from 75, 76, 77, we went to the local school I think that the structure was floated out to sea in 77, as prince Charles came to flood the dry dock. I have a coin and t-shirt dated 1977 and a similar photo somewhere.

Added by Gayle on 07 February 2012.

As I can remember, the rig should have been towed during summer 1977, with the steel deck free of any equipment.
But due to a bad weather window, it has been decided to postpone the operation in summer 1978.
And, in order to avoid any loss of time, the steel deck was fully equipped (as shown on the picture).
So, I think that this picture date is spring 1978.
I spent approximately two years in Kishorn as an engineer from french DORIS Company.
PS : Sorry for the English

Added by Patrice SAUMON on 19 April 2012.

United Kingdom