Record

CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoMS 3801/4/7
TitleFrigg Le Grand Rendez-Vous
Datecirca 1977
Extent1 DVD
Creator NameElf Aquitaine
Custodial HistoryRetained by Elf Aquitaine until the takeover by Total.
DescriptionRunning time: 23 minutes. Colour. English language.

Until 1 minute 10 seconds, there are general view of platforms, storms and men working. 1:10 Recommencement of summer season's work with a boat lifting equipment onto the Frigg platforms. 2:45 Description of the Frigg platforms and functions, with film footage and animation to show the progress of gas from the seabed to the St Fergus terminal. 4:22 Impact of hydrocarbon industry on Stavanger. 4:50 Construction and tow-out of TP1 at Ardyne. 5:43 Construction and tow-out of steel structure platforms at Cherbourg. 8:31 Weather forecasting at Stavanger. 9:00 Film footage and animation showing the installation of the jacket from Cherbourg. 12:20 Construction of TP2 in Norway with animation and film footage of construction methods, the tow-out to Frigg and the positioning of the platform at night. 16:57 Aerial footage of Frigg Field after installation complete, with close-ups of machinery and workers. 18:56 Description of helicopter services and telecommunications systems. 19:28 Brief shift and crew structure explanation with film illustrating the variety of jobs on board.20:55 Start up of gas production. Narration describes future expectations and concludes.

The voice-over narration is in English, although the dialogue between workers in the footage is usually in French. In places, the film is slightly grainy with a slight pink tinge.
AccrualsNone anticipated.
Access StatusOpen
Access ConditionsAccess by prior appointment only. Please contact specialcollections@abdn.ac.uk at least two working days before your visit to make arrangements to view this record. Available subject to the usual conditions of access to Archives and Manuscripts material. Permission to make any published use of material from the collection must be sought in advance from the Head of Special Libraries and Archives and from the copyright owner. Responsibility for ensuring copyright clearance rests with the user of the material.
Physical DescriptionMPEG 2; requires computer to view.
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