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    Quote Originally Posted by Mendip View Post
    My British passport now gets me into the 'All Passports' queue
    It will come as a shock to many.

    You'll be offshore soon.

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    Quote Originally Posted by OhOh View Post
    You'll be offshore soon.
    Baree Thai Massage Orawan Salerat, Kristiansund N | bedrift | gulesider.no

    4 hands 90 minute warm oil massage to get rid of those travel knots.


    Though will probably cost about the same as the long haul flight.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Backspin View Post
    I thought they would have invented a medicine to cure jet lag by now.
    Melatonin is recommended nowadays.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Edmond View Post
    Baree Thai Massage Orawan Salerat, Kristiansund N | bedrift | gulesider.no

    4 hands 90 minute warm oil massage to get rid of those travel knots.


    Though will probably cost about the same as the long haul flight.

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    "Get a Healing and Calming Massage. With Organic Treatments That Leave You Saying Ahhh! "

    that's code for happy ending, innit?

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    Mendy won’t be getting happy endings for the next six months or so…

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    Quote Originally Posted by Saint Willy View Post
    Mendy won’t be getting happy endings for the next six months or so…
    What happens offshore, stays offshore.

    ;-)

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    The companies should really hire that service for ships and rigs.

    They hire Filipino cooks.

    A wee Thai massage room could well increase productivity and turn a tidy profit if charging offshore prices, though may cause incorrect seismic readings during the latter stages of each session.


    Do they have suggestion forms on those ships, Mendo?

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    That is one serious commute. Thanks for taking us along on the journey.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shutree View Post
    Things can only get better now.
    Don't count on it

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    We feel your pain Mendip, what a return to work!

    How long are you back at work for this time?


    Btw sort your footwear out

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joe 90 View Post
    We feel your pain Mendip, what a return to work!
    Perhaps his pain in the Isaan Pond was not so bad - now, on the second thought...

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    What sort of medical facilities are on board. A stick to chomp down on and a hot knife?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Edmond View Post
    Do they have suggestion forms on those ships, Mendo?
    They do have a suggestion box onboard but it's intended for ideas to improve the efficiency of work flows, safety and the like. I'm not sure that suggesting a short time cabin for happy endings would go down well, particularly in these times of Covid. I'll have a think about it.

    And besides, an old sea dog like meself knows a few tricks...

    Quote Originally Posted by Shutree View Post
    What happens offshore, stays offshore.
    Exactly, Shutree!


    Quote Originally Posted by Joe 90 View Post
    How long are you back at work for this time?
    Btw sort your footwear out
    I've promised the daughter I'll be back for Christmas and looking at the jobs lined up that should be possible so long as the ASQ requirement has finished by the end of the year. If I still have to quarantine I reckon I'll have some explaining to do as it looks like the last project should finish mid-December.

    ^ And I'm way ahead of you... the first time I've worn proper shoes since my left big toe nail was gouged out... and no problems. I'm good to go!




    Did I mention that another bonus from Brexit is that Brits now have to report at the local police station before going offshore so that immigration can stamp you out of the country. After a short stop at the hotel this was today's first task after breakfast.

    At least it had stopped raining.



    I will now get 4 stamps for every Norwegian work trip (on top of the Thai stamps)... one to enter Schengen, one to leave Norway, one to re-enter Norway and one to leave Schengen. So long as they keep it neat like this I should only lose one page of my passport each trip.... although if/when Covid is over and I go back to regular 4 or 6 week rotations it won't take long to fill a passport.

    I won't bother saying 'Thanks Boris, you tosser' again as I don't want to turn this into an anti Brexit thread.



    And then to the boat...

    By this time it had started pissing it down again and us ongoing crew got drenched while waiting outside a portacabin to take lateral flow Covid tests before being allowed onboard. This was my third test in as many days.



    The test was negative, so no more excuses.

    This is probably one of the worst views there is. It's not so bad for a Norwegian staff guy as they work a rotation of 2 on, 2 off, 2 on, 4 off. Heading up a gangway to stay onboard for a maximum of 2 weeks is no problem... but heading up one for maybe a 3 to 4 month trip ain't a great feeling.



    The rough plan now is for a 4 week trip in the Norwegian Sea, then a 2 week break before a second 8 week trip in the Black Sea. The 2 week break would be while the boat transits down to Istanbul for mobilisation of the Black Sea work. I've already been asked if I would consider staying onboard for the transit down there to finish up old projects... and after my awful commute here I think that could be worth doing. The work on the boat is no problem, but travelling through airports under Covid is a nightmare. But I also want to go to back the UK and see my mum and don't know what to do yet.

    When I reached the top of the gangway I couldn't resist a backward glance... when and where will that be a reality for me I wonder?



    My home for the foreseeable future and a welcome bunk. A day's sleep awaits before my first night shift. I've taken the midnight to midday shift... it's perfect for keeping in touch with Thailand and helping the daughter with her home work... when I finish shift at midday it'll be 5pm in Korat and she'll be getting home from school (if it ever opens again).



    Typical Norwegian weather... I only left Korat last Saturday but already it feels a world away.



    Time to get busy.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Mendip View Post
    And besides, an old sea dog like meself knows a few tricks...

    Originally Posted by Shutree
    What happens offshore, stays offshore.
    Exactly

    Would one of those tricks be Mr Happy a sock?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mendip View Post
    I've promised the daughter I'll be back for Christmas
    Grow a beard and dye it white, get yourself a Santa outfit and surprise your daughter on your return.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mendip View Post
    ^ And I'm way ahead of you... the first time I've worn proper shoes since my left big toe nail was gouged out... and no problems. I'm good to go!

    At least you are not going to wear your flip flops out keeping fit

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mendip View Post
    And then to the boat...
    Thank you for all the pics and details - it's something completely different for those of us not in the O&G offshore industry.

    I was taken to a platform off the Sabahan coast by Petronas once in a helicopter as a bit of a joyride - fascinating but happy to be off again . . . spent a bit of time at sea while in the navy but this is different . . . and your cabin looks quite fancy for a boat.

    (Also, why do you use 'boat', not 'ship'?)

    Looking forward to more - stay safe

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    I think it is to do with size…

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    I think it is to do with size…

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    Thanks for taking us along for the ride again this year.

    That cabin looks pretty nice.

    You will soon be back into the swing of working but it must be hard to get going again after all that time off.

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    Single man cabin, single bunk, couch, coffee table, a fucking tv and an ensuite. Even scored a window!

    Nice digs man, tough at the top...

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    Norwegian prison:




    Did you ever think of turning to crime?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mendip View Post
    My home for the foreseeable future and a welcome bunk.
    Just getting there is a win. More than one win in fact.

    I really miss travel, visiting friends and family. Then I look at these travelogues and I think I'll just stay here a bit longer.

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    As usual, fascinating stuff.

    Is that a single berth this time Mendip? Think last time you were sharing?

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