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Storm Caroline: North Sea platform to be fully evacuated due to safety concerns

By David McPhee
The Ninian South platform
The Ninian South platform

CNR International, a Canadian operator with a base in Aberdeen, has confirmed that it will now fully down-man due to safety and integrity concerns on its Ninian Southern platform.

Situated in the North Sea, 240 miles from Aberdeen and 100 miles east of the Shetland Islands, the Ninian Southern will now evacuate all staff as Storm Caroline approaches.

Read the full story on our sister site, Energy Voice. 

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