Re:Where oil rigs go to die (2017)
by c_o_n_v_e_x on Tuesday May 16, 2023 @12:09AM
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>Anyone have any idea why these oil rigs are taken to different places to be scrapped?
Optics. It's not a good look to have [insert oil / drilling rig company name here]'s rig being disassembled in places with no environmental or HSE controls.
Re:Where oil rigs go to die (2017)
by rob74 on Tuesday May 16, 2023 @03:40AM
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As opposed to [insert oil company name here]'s tanker? Ok, they are sold to shell companies and renamed before their last voyage, but I guess with a little effort everyone can find the original owner...
Optics. It's not a good look to have [insert oil / drilling rig company name here]'s rig being disassembled in places with no environmental or HSE controls.