– I don’t feel the authorities have taken security seriously until now, says Hans Arne Tvedt. He has worked offshore for over 30 years, and says that there are more employees who are restless now. Hans Arne Tvedt believes that the employees should receive more information from the company and the governing authorities. Photo: Ole Andreas Bø Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre says they must be sure that they have full attention to safety. Støre repeated that there are no specific threats against the Norwegian continental shelf, but that it is natural to increase preparedness following gas leaks in the Baltic Sea and several drone observations at offshore petroleum installations. Had a general meeting for employees Together with Equinor’s CEO, Anders Opedal, he spoke to the employees at a general meeting. – Many people feel uneasy about the security policy situation in Europe. We are not just living in a cold war, it is a hot war, said Støre. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre spoke at a general meeting in Sleipner today. Photo: Marte Skodje / news Although the prime minister is now visiting the North Sea, not everyone thinks that the governing powers have been quick enough. – We have been told by the platform manager that if someone sees a drone, we must report it to him, and he must report it further. Is it safe? No, says Tvedt. – Unrest is the right word to use. Richard Falch is chief safety officer and process engineer and has worked in the oil industry since 1986. – It is clear that there is some uneasiness, he says. He says it is the first time they have experienced that the level of security is being addressed. Richard Falch has several decades of experience in the oil industry. Photo: Ole Andreas Bø – Then I have a family at home who are worried about us out here. They know that I have a workplace with a high risk in itself, says Falch. Take the situation very seriously CEO Anders Opedal understands that many employees experience anxiety, both on behalf of themselves and their families at home. – That is why it is important that the Prime Minister shows that the Norwegian authorities take this very seriously, says the CEO. Apprentice electrician Sandra Riise Angen feels safe at work. But says it’s going well after the platform manager has given a lot of information. – I felt it at the beginning, when people talked about drone observations, she says. She thought it was great that the Prime Minister made the trip. Sandra Riise Angen is more alert when she is out on the platform. Photo: Ole Andreas Bø Støre wanted to thank the Prime Minister says he is proud of those who work in the industry which is important for energy in Europe. He traveled out to Sleipner today to show that he appreciated the people who work there. – This is a proud chapter that builds on a long tradition of thorough work. It is not just us who are concerned with what is happening here, but Europe and the whole world, he told the employees. He emphasizes that they have no information that there is any specific threat to the Norwegian continental shelf. But they have nevertheless stepped up their preparedness. – I am happy that the defense is visible. The coast guard patrols, we have aircraft, and we also have the attention of our allies. Støre would like to thank the employees for the work they do. – Their safety is the most important thing for us. We do not have any information that there is a threat, but we do take the situation in Europe seriously.
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