This as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with Kailem Donovan, an offshore rope access rigger who works on oil rigs in ... middle of the sea. The first rig I stepped onto ...

Stuck out at sea oil rig workers drenched by waves the size of a building, cargo ships enduring Titanic-level submersion, and ...

Life on an Offshore Oil Rig: The Reality of Working at Sea Life working on an offshore oil rig is a unique blend of routine and adventure. Workers typically follow a 14/21 schedule (two weeks on ...