After 45 years of campaigning, Norway's parliament has voted to set up a state compensation scheme for the families of the 123 men killed in the 1980 Alexander L Kielland oil rig disaster in the Norwegian North Sea. While families express relief, some feel it's too late and that no one has been held personally accountable.
‘A momentous day’: families of Britons killed in 1980 oil rig disaster finally win compensation
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️After 45 years of campaigning, Norway's parliament has voted to set up a state compensation scheme for the families of the 123 men killed in the 1980 Alexander L Kielland oil rig disaster in the Norwegian North Sea. While families express relief, some feel it's too late and that no one has been held personally accountable.
Trending- 1 27 March 1980: Alexander L Kielland accommodation rig capsized, killing 123 men.
- 2 Decades following 1980: Families campaigned for justice and compensation.
- 3 This year: Report by University of Stavanger experts concluded Norwegian authorities' actions were seriously flawed.
- 4 Last year: Kian Reme, founder of the Kielland Network, died.
- 5 Last week: Norway's parliament (Storting) voted to set up a state compensation scheme.
- Families of victims will finally receive state compensation
- Some feel justice is incomplete as no one was held personally accountable
- The disaster led to fundamental changes in safety routines and regulations in the oil industry
What: Norway's parliament voted to establish a state compensation scheme for the families of victims of the 1980 Alexander L Kielland oil rig disaster.
When: Last week (for the vote), 27 March 1980 (disaster date), this year (University of Stavanger report), 45 years (duration of campaign).
Where: Norway, Norwegian North Sea oilfields, Oslo, Storting (Norway's parliament), University of Stavanger, Cumbria, County Durham.
Why: Decades of campaigning by victims' families and a recent report highlighting flaws in Norwegian authorities' actions and prioritization of industry reputation over justice led to the vote.
How: Norway's parliament (Storting) held a historic vote to set up the compensation scheme. The amount will now be negotiated.