A Growing Threat in the Digital Age  Fraud has become the most common crime affecting individuals across England and Wales, representing approximately 41% of all recorded crime. Of these cases, an estimated 67% are cyber-enabled. There is no doubt that the digital environment has created fertile ground for increasingly sophisticated criminal activity, where individuals and businesses alike…

A1 Certificates: What Freelancers Need to Know  If you work on projects in Europe, you may have noticed that more clients are requesting an A1 certificate before mobilisation, particularly where work is carried out onshore, nearshore, within territorial waters (12 nautical miles), or across multiple EU/EEA jurisdictions. This request has become increasingly common as companies strengthen their compliance…

Across the offshore market, you may have noticed a slowdown in activity in relation to geophysical work in 2026. With fewer surveys happening, there are more geoscience specialists actively seeking work. While this reflects a quieter period in the project cycle, it is important to recognise that this is not a long-term decline, but rather a pause before the next…

South America is rapidly emerging as one of the most dynamic regions in the global oil and gas industry. From Argentina’s shale renaissance to Guyana’s offshore discoveries and Brazil’s ultra-deepwater expansion, the continent is experiencing a production surge that is reshaping global energy supply.  For offshore professionals and technical freelancers, this growth represents more than a macroeconomic trend.…

From 25 February 2026, British dual nationals must comply with new documentation requirements when entering the UK. Travelling on a foreign passport alone is no longer sufficient, and failure to present the correct documentation may result in denied boarding or delays at the border.  These changes form part of the UK government’s rollout of the Electronic Travel…

If one word currently characterises offshore wind development in the United States, it is uncertainty.  At the start of the year, the industry faced disruption when the Trump administration paused leases for five offshore wind projects along the US East Coast, citing national security concerns related to potential turbine interference with radar systems. Developers were instructed to halt…

  With the 2024 UK elections underway, offshore freelance energy workers may see significant changes in energy policy and employment regulations. This article explores how a Labour government could alter the energy sector, presenting both opportunities and challenges for those at the forefront of the UK’s energy industry.   Energy Policy and Green Transition: Navigating…

The UK has set targets for offshore wind energy to become a mainstream source of power in the country, supported by subsea cables. These cables connect offshore wind farms to storage units and national grids. Therefore, a huge demand for subsea cables is expected to be created in the coming years. As of 2030, the…

Foreword As the saying goes, ‘A rising tide lifts all boats,’ and the offshore industry is now navigating through the waves of generational change.   The oil and gas (O&G) sector, a key player in the global energy market, has faced significant upheaval, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic struck. This challenging period was marked by…

AI is implied throughout the news cycle to be coming for human jobs. With 50% of oil and gas executives saying they have already begun using AI to help solve challenges in their organisations, is it only a matter of time before the industry is 100% AI? Not necessarily. But, if it were, could this…