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Posted on May 8th 2026

CRANE OPERATOR ALAN FAWCETT RETIRES AFTER NEARLY 30 YEARS AT SHEPHERD OFFSHORE

We recently said farewell to one of the longest-serving members of Shepherd Offshore, our Crane Operator, Alan Fawcett, who has retired after almost 30 years in the business. Joining Shepherd Offshore in 1997, Alan has played a vital role in operations, expertly handling crane duties across the site, particularly with our iconic William Arrol Hammerhead Cranes, a true legend!

Charles Shepherd, Managing Director, said:

“Alan has been an exceptional member of Shepherd Offshore for many years, consistently setting and maintaining the highest standards across the business. He will be a huge miss to our close-knit family here at Shepherd Offshore, and I would like to wish him all the very best in his retirement, I am sure we will see him again soon.”

Everyone at Shepherd Offshore would like to thank Alan for his dedication and many years of service and wish him a long, happy, and well-deserved retirement.

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