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Offshore career guides written by people who work in the industry.

Honest, practical advice on breaking into offshore work, writing a CV that recruiters actually read, and building a long career at sea.

BOSIET Training UK 2026: Cost, Course Content & Where to Book
Training 10 min read

BOSIET Training UK 2026: Cost, Course Content & Where to Book

What BOSIET costs in 2026, what happens on each of the three days, what HUET and CA-EBS involve, and where to book a place in the UK.

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Offshore Certifications UK 2026: BOSIET, MIST, FOET & CA-EBS Costs
Certifications 11 min read

Offshore Certifications UK 2026: BOSIET, MIST, FOET & CA-EBS Costs

Which offshore certificates you actually need, what each one costs in 2026, how long they last and the order to book them in without wasting money.

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Oil Rig Worker Salary UK 2026: Full Pay Guide by Role
Salary Guide 9 min read

Oil Rig Worker Salary UK 2026: Full Pay Guide by Role

Real North Sea day rates and annual pay for every offshore role in 2026, from roustabout to OIM, based on current agency and operator contracts.

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How to Get a Job Offshore in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide
Career Guide 10 min read

How to Get a Job Offshore in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide

Certifications, CV writing, agencies, salaries and a realistic 8-week action plan for landing your first offshore rotation in the UK North Sea and beyond.

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How to Get an Offshore Job With No Experience (2026 UK Guide)
No Experience 8 min read

How to Get an Offshore Job With No Experience (2026 UK Guide)

Entry-level offshore roles, the certifications you actually need first, and how to rewrite a non-offshore CV so recruiters take you seriously.

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How to Get an Offshore Job in Scotland
Scotland 7 min read

How to Get an Offshore Job in Scotland

Aberdeen operators, training centres, agencies, salary bands and where to look for oil, gas and offshore wind jobs across Scotland in 2026.

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FIFO Offshore Jobs UK: How to Land Fly-In Fly-Out Work
FIFO 6 min read

FIFO Offshore Jobs UK: How to Land Fly-In Fly-Out Work

How UK fly-in fly-out rotations actually work, which employers run them, typical 2/2 and 3/3 patterns and what recruiters look for on a FIFO CV.

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