A rig worker who was brutally killed by his colleague earlier this week on an offshore Qatari rig, has been identified as 38-year old Robert Robson from North England.
“He was a loving partner, dad, son, brother and uncle who was tragically taken too soon,” Robson’s family said in a statement to the media.
“He was an irreplaceable friend to many, and Robbie will be sorely missed by everyone that knew him,” they added.
Robson was working on the rig contracted by Film-Ocean Ltd, an underwater inspection company based in Scotland, when he was killed in a violent attack by his coworker. Another coworker was severely injured by the killer when he came to inspect.
In an official statement, the contractor said: “Film-Ocean Ltd can regretfully confirm one person has been fatally wounded and another has been injured following a non-work related incident on an offshore installation off Qatar.”
The company added, “A third person has been taken into police custody and is assisting Qatari authorities with their inquiries.”
