Italian Safety in Nigeria ?

Member Joined: May 26, 2006 Location: Every bloody where

Just received an email from a Pommy mate of mine working for Saipem in Nigeria.. Sounds like typical Italian cock-up. Nigeria has been getting a bit lively of late. More kidnapping and armed piracy plus an election coming up soon. Their vessel is working close to the Niger delta. They were expecting a 'bonus' for work in Nigeria but seems this evaporated and they are now getting 50% added to their loyalty bonus..He reckons this can be between as little as 4 quid extra a day for basic PT's WOW Exclamation

But worse is they were promised a fast crew boat and two 'guard' boats to ensure vessel safety at the worksite.. One guard boat never showed up and and the other has been blockaded in the estuary leading to the ocean.. So they are now working unprotected..
Guess there will be few volenteers ready to return.. So much for health and safety.... Can only hope the Nigerians know how tight Saipem are and don't bother kidnapping anybody.... Very Happy

Member Joined: Mar 25, 2007

Not like Saipem to feck you up the bum and not give a toss....

Member Joined: Mar 31, 2007

i heared about a strike just before the elections in Nigeria. watch your back guys. I work for OI there and one of our staff house has been hijacked lattely. Anyway it will never be any safety around here.

Member Joined: Feb 19, 2007

is that you Mr Anderson.. big Dave?