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1. Foreword
This is the eighth annual
UKContinental Shelf (UKCS) OffshoreWorkforceDemographics Report
in a series dating
back to 2006. Since the report was first published, we have seen the offshoreworkforce grow year-on-year and
2013wasnoexception.
Considering the record levels of investment in the UK oil and gas industry last year of £14.4 billion
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perhaps not surprising, but given the reduction in helicopter capacity following suspension of the
EC225Super Pumas, this rise in theoffshoreworkforcewasnot a foregone conclusion.
This latest report continues to provide useful insights into the profile and composition of the offshore
workforce, which is important in understanding current trends and enhancing forward planning. There is
good news on the average age front, but increasing the proportion of female offshore workers is still proving
to be a challenge. With several decades of oil and gas production on the UKCS ahead of us, this lack of gender
diversity represents an untapped pool of talent and the industry must continue to work towards solving
this conundrum.
With the support of both theUK and ScottishGovernments, we continue to address thewell-documented skills
shortage in the sector, by raising awareness of the diverse, stimulating and rewarding career opportunities
available; encouraging the uptake of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects
in schools; and supporting the transition of skilled personnel from other sectors, such as the armed forces and
shipbuilding, intoour great industry.
Wehopeyoufind this reportof interest andwouldwelcomeyour feedback. If youhaveanyqueries, pleasedirect
them toOil&GasUK’s employment and skills issuesmanager, DrAlixThom,
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DrAlixThom
Oil&GasUK’s employment and skills issuesmanager
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Oil&GasUK’sActivity Survey2014
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