The Piper Alpha Production Platform exploded on the 6th July 1988 in the North Sea, killing 167 men – fathers, sons, brothers, loved ones and colleagues. It remains the world’s worst-ever offshore disaster. Within 2 hours, the Piper Alpha went from being one of the world’s largest oil producers to the burning wreckage. It left just 61 survivors.
Steve Rae, Executive Director here at Step Change in Safety, was on board Piper Alpha that night and knows how fortunate he was to have survived. Steve uses his experience from that night to lead Step Change in Safety and improve safety throughout the oil and gas industry.
In honour of all those who perished that night, we encourage you to take time out to remember and reflect on the importance of remaining vigilant at your worksite, protecting yourself and your work colleagues.
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'Remembering Piper: The Night that Changed our World' film Pledge
Remembering Piper: The Night that Changed our World film was release on the 25th anniversary of the disaster and gives an impactful account of the events of that night, serving to remind us why remaining vigilant, and Playing Your Part is so important.
Subtitles in several languages have now been added. Click on the flags below and make your pledge. #PledgeForPiper
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35th Piper Alpha Memorial Service
This year’s service of remembrance will be held in the North Sea Memorial Rose Gardens at the Piper Alpha Memorial, located in Aberdeen, Hazelhead Park on Thursday 6th July 2023, commencing at 1pm.
The service will be conducted by Gordon Craig (Oil Chaplain), with Calum McIlroy, an accomplished musician providing music composed especially for the service. There will also be a traditional piper.
The service will take the following format - Introduction, Prayer & Act of Remembrance, Reading of the names of 167 Souls, One Minute Silence, Laying of Wreaths/Flowers, Commemoration, Thank You and Close, Refreshments will be served at Park Cafe.
More details can be found here
2023 Piper Alpha Memorial Service
RECORDING/VIDEO OF SERVICE
A recording of the service from 2023 can be viewed here