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Figure2: Total Number of PersonnelwhoTravelledOffshore from2006 to2013
Between 2010 and 2013, therewas a sharp rise in the number of offshore personnel, however, upon analysing
the data there does not appear to be a significant increase in any particular discipline or area of offshorework.
The rise inmanpower couldbeattributed tomaintenanceprogrammes, upgradesandkeyprojects takingplace in
2013, togetherwith record capital investment of £14.4billion in the industry.
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Number of Personnel
Source: VantagePOB
Source: VantagePOB
