Offshore Energies UK and Step Change in Safety are delighted to announce the winners of this year’s exciting Offshore Safety Awards.

The event jointly organised by OEUK and Step Change in Safety, is designed to maintain and promote the highest professional standards in the offshore industry.

The winners were described as offering “a truly inspiring display of forward thinking and safety driven professionalism”.

The award ceremony held at the Beach Ballroom, Aberdeen yesterday, was sponsored by Torus, an organisation at the forefront of the energy transition which is engaged in a variety of bespoke energy projects across generation, storage, clean hydrogen and renewables.

Derek Thomson chief operating officer at Nexos gave a keynote address on behalf of Torus, the company’s joint venture with Bilfinger UK.

He described the event as “An insightful day, which I’m positive will have inspired everyone in the room to keep striving for zero incidents across our industry.”

2025 sees the introduction of a new Outstanding Contribution to Safety Award, with the inaugural honour going to Darren Sutherland, Borr Drilling. For more than two decades, Darren has been a tireless advocate for protecting people and raising standards, dedicated to championing safety across the energy sector. His leadership in creating safer work environments sets the benchmark for what this accolade represents.

The full list of winners includes:

Award for Maritime Safety

• Bryan Irvine, Anasuria Operating Company 

Award for Aviation Safety

Sponsored by Swire Energy Services

• Andrew Cowx, Offshore Helicopter Services 

Award for Sharing and Learning

Sponsored by Spirit Energy

• Brian Innes, Stena Drilling Ltd

Award for Decommissioning Safety

• Brent Charlie Decommissioning Team, Shell UK Limited

Award for Safety Rep of the Year

Sponsored by OPITO

• Doug Walker, PBS 

Award for Major Hazard Awareness

Sponsored by CNOOC International

• Colin Deddis, Anasuria Operating Company 

Award for Workforce Engagement

Sponsored by Salos Sunesis

• Adam Mason, PBS

Award for Site Leader

• David Meade, Harbour Energy 

Award for Wellbeing

Sponsored by IntrospeXion

• Andrew Beckley (on behalf of TotalEnergies) and Steve McIntosh (on behalf of Healthoutfit) 

KeyFacts Energy Industry Directory: Offshore Energies UK