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30 years without work-related incidents – ESVAGT vessel reaches notable milestone
Press releases • Feb 21, 2021 08:16 CET
On Sunday, February 21st, the ‘Esvagt Preserver’ has completed 30 years of operation without a single severe work-related incident. Approach and company culture are crucial.
Almost two hours of CPR saved Asbjørn’s life
Press releases • Jan 07, 2021 12:51 CET
The young seaman Asbjørn Morell was healthy, in good health and fit, when he most unexpectedly suffered a cardiac arrest in the North Sea. His colleagues on board the vessel ‘Esvagt Cantana’ fought for hours to save him.
‘Esvagt Njord’ rescues seven injured fishermen
Press releases • Dec 23, 2020 13:23 CET
RESOLUTE ACTION: ‘Esvagt Njord’ came to the rescue of seven injured fishermen last Tuesday. Swift action and resolute efforts from the ESVAGT crew and a good cooperation with Equinor's medic and technicians made a big difference.
The ‘Esvagt Aurora’ put out fire at gas processing station
Press releases • Oct 08, 2020 07:57 CEST
The ‘Esvagt Aurora’ tested its emergency response and equipment in acute situation after a fire broke out at the Melkøya Gas Processing Station outside Hammerfest. Both crew and equipment delivered a most professional and emphatic performance.
Fine recognition of the ‘Esvagt Dana’
Press releases • Sep 18, 2020 18:49 CEST
ESVAGT was nominated for the 2020 Safety Award for irreproachable diving operation in the Barents Sea together with Norwegian SubseaPartner.
West Gamma 30 years on: ‘I had decided to say goodbye’
Press releases • Aug 25, 2020 10:17 CEST
The Norwegian radio telegraphist Laila Ausland Cock had spent 20 minutes in a frothing sea and had given up any hope of rescue when the ’Esvagt Protector’s crew found her.
West Gamma 30 years on: ‘I was completely calm because they knew their job!’
Press releases • Aug 21, 2020 09:09 CEST
While the ’Esvagt Omega’ was saving the rig West Gamma’s offshore workers from the waves, Asbjørn Rislaa was lying in the water and admiring the professional rescue team at work.
ESVAGT employees assist in sea rescue during spare time
Press releases • Jul 21, 2020 09:25 CEST
Volunteer-based rescue service is making a difference in the South Funen Archipelago – and several ESVAGT employees give a helping hand in their spare time.
Legendary rescue vessel retires
Press releases • Jun 15, 2020 08:34 CEST
The ‘Esvagt Bravo’ has been a turning point in the development of ESVAGT’s competences and safety culture. Earlier this year, the vessel signed off after 39 years of loyal service.
Safety is still ESVAGT’s incessant top priority during Covid-19 times
Press releases • Mar 16, 2020 17:25 CET
ESVAGT takes the threat of spreading Covid-19 seriously and we do our outmost to limit exposure by following the guidelines and instructions given by the jurisdictions in the countries where we operate.
ESVAGT navigators train in DP operations
Press releases • Nov 27, 2018 08:30 CET
Dynamic Positioning (DP) workshop for navigators on ESVAGT’s Service Operation Vessels (SOV) strengthens risk assessments and trains optimal reactions.
"The trade gets into your blood on the small vessels"
Press releases • Jun 04, 2018 08:03 CEST
“You learn seamanship and you learn your way around a vessel", says Arni J. J. Johanson, Marine Engineer on the ’Esvagt Charlie’.
ESVAGT divides its HSEQ function in two
Press releases • May 03, 2018 12:05 CEST
The new organisation in ESVAGT will strengthen both its focus on HSE and its continual optimisation of internal processes within service delivery.
ESVAGT appoints Jakob Thomasen as Chairman
Press releases • Apr 26, 2018 11:00 CEST
ESVAGT, the dedicated provider of safety and support at sea, has appointed Jakob Thomasen as Chairman with effect from May 1, 2018.
HSEQ efforts aim to strengthen the right behaviours
Press releases • Sep 28, 2017 08:52 CEST
After a 2016 entirely without LTI, ESVAGT has recorded a few lost time incidents in 2017. “We must strengthen our safety culture and prioritise our focus on good behaviours,” says head of HSEQ, Charlotte Feldvoss.
Safe, fast and efficient inspection with drones
Press releases • Jun 12, 2017 07:52 CEST
Drone inspection on offshore wind farms can contribute to faster inspections and improved efficiency. Safety is also strengthened by eliminating the need for rope access.
Safety and quality strengthened by developing boat handling competences
Press releases • Apr 25, 2017 09:00 CEST
“Whether the job is rescuing people in high seas or sailing wind technicians safely around an offshore wind farm, the skills of those on board the vessels are critical for ESVAGT's success. That is why we are mapping and developing the competences on board our vessels”, says Steffen Rudbech Nielsen, Head of Ship Management, Operations.
“We deliver safety!”
Press releases • Mar 24, 2017 08:24 CET
ESVAGT's new Head of HSEQ Charlotte Feldvoss sees a strong safety culture as essential for ESVAGT's results.
’Esvagt Charlie’: 25 years with Zero LTIs!
Press releases • Mar 02, 2017 13:51 CET
Congratulations to ’Esvagt Charlie’ - today celebrating 25 years without any Lost Time Incidents
OPITO renewal contributes to knowledge sharing
Press releases • May 19, 2016 13:36 CEST
Every ESVAGT employee has to renew their OPITO certificate every third year. This maintains competence levels and ensures good knowledge sharing.