Up to 117 offshore workers could lose their jobs at an Aberdeen-based North Sea drilling contractor.

Ensco has halted work on two of its rigs, blaming the current downturn in the oil and gas sector.

According to a document, all staff under threat work aboard the firm’s Ensco 70 and Ensco 102 rigs.

The letter said: “Selection for redundancy will be based only on the ENSCO 70 and Ensco 102 original crew members.

“Employee pools and ranking will be rig-specific utilising capability and performance, skills and knowledge, teamwork, adaptability and potential, flexibility and attitude, disciplinary record and length of service.

“During this time we will continue to explore option to retain as many personnel as possible and continue to communicate openly.

“However, knowing this will be a difficult time for all, we ask that you continue to focus on safety and operational excellence.”

Ensco did not respond to requests for comment.

Source: news.stv.tv

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