ESVAGT’s ‘Esvagt Preserver’ Hits 30 Years with Zero Work-Related Injuries
It’s a milestone worth celebrating! This Sunday, February 21st, ESVAGT’s standby vessel ‘Esvagt Preserver’ marks three decades of operation in the brutal North Sea—without a single work-related injury causing time off. That’s right, 30 years with zero LTIs (Lost Time Incidents) on the clock.
Legendary Service Through the Years
The vessel has been on the job since 1991, serving Maersk Oil and Total non-stop. That’s before Denmark bagged the European Football Championship and when the Warsaw Pact was still a thing.
But ‘Esvagt Preserver’ isn’t just standing by. It’s been busy, ferrying people and handling various service tasks. Estimates suggest the vessel’s Fast Rescue Boats (FRBs) have completed around 25,000 personnel transfers safely, every time.
“The ‘Esvagt Preserver’ has proven a strong safety culture is the key to a safe workplace,” says Kristian Ole Jakobsen, ESVAGT’s Deputy CEO. “It’s been a busy 30 years, and the crew’s professionalism shines through in every operation.”
Safety is in Their DNA
Total’s top marine boss, Sven Dalehaug, praised the vessel’s relentless commitment to safety.
“ESVAGT lives and breathes safety 24/7. Their culture guarantees everyone goes home safe to their families. The ‘Esvagt Preserver’s record shows what a solid team and open approach can achieve,” says Dalehaug.
Crew and Commitment: The Heart of Success
The vessel normally runs with two crews of seven, switching every three weeks. Over 30 years, nearly 100 different crew members have sailed aboard.
“A ship is only as good as its crew,” states Asger Stürtzel Sørensen, ESVAGT Head of Health, Safety, and Environment. “The countless colleagues who have worked onboard have embedded safety and dedication deep into the ship’s core.”
This unblemished safety record in one of the world’s toughest seas is no small feat. The ‘Esvagt Preserver’ stands as a shining example that safety and hard work can go hand in hand — three decades strong!
