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.
2022 Piper Alpha Memorial Service
Pound for Piper Memorial Trust (PFP) would like to announce that this years’ service of remembrance will be held at the Piper Alpha Memorial & gardens at Hazlehead Park on Wednesday 6th July 2022, commencing at 1pm.
The service will be conducted by Gordon Craig (Oil Chaplain) & 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 at Park Cafe.
2022 Piper Alpha Memorial Service
RECORDING/VIDEO OF SERVICE
Roy Stewart of RS Films will be recording the service which will then be available to view via a link placed on the PFP Facebook Page & PFP Website later in the day/evening time. PLEASE NOTE THIS WILL NOT BE A LIVE BROADCAST.
Remembering Piper: The Night that Changed our Lives film
Remembering Piper: The Night that Changed our Lives 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.
