Aberdeen trade mission urges stronger cross-border ties for North Sea industry
Representatives from 20 Norwegian oil industry suppliers and contractors have spent three days in the city, hosted by various operators and major contractors including Aker Kvaerner's Aberdeen-based units. Organised by INTSOK - a partnership between the Norwegian government and the oil and gas industry - the trade mission delegates represented a range of specialist disciplines. Aker Kvaerner Offshore Partner's Business Acquisition Manager, Lindsay Young, says the visit has the potential to boost trade on both sides of the North Sea: "The Norwegians were here to show us some specific