The Port of Aberdeen has announced it is to make job cuts in the face of what it described as a “staggering” fall in North Sea oil and gas activity.
Chief executive Bob Sanguinetti said there would be “a small reduction in roles” after activity dropped by 25% over the summer months.
He said the port was also seeking voluntary redundancies as part of a process to reduce costs and restructure the organisation.
Mr Sanguinetti said the company remained committed to “growing and diversifying” its activity.
“We will continue to support our team through this difficult but necessary process, while maintaining safe and effective operations across the port,” said Mr Sanguinetti
“Oil and gas activity is down 10% year to date, and a staggering 25% over the summer months, with this trend forecast to continue next year.”
He added: “We face challenges as this rate of decline is outpacing the growth and diversification of activity at South Harbour.
“Offshore wind is the major opportunity on the horizon, however, activity at scale remains a distant prospect for the region.”