Police have named a man from Wales missing from a North Sea oil rig as Jason Thomas. The 50-year-old was reported missing on January 22 from the jackup installation Valaris 121 about 100 miles south-east of Aberdeen.
The BBC reports that a major search was launched involving two oil supply vessels, a coastguard helicopter and coastguard aeroplane, but it was stood down the next morning and police have since boarded the rig to make enquiries.
Police Scotland has confirmed that Mr Thomas is from Wales. At the time he was reported missing, the rig was under tow to Dundee from its last operating location in the North Sea.
A force spokesperson said: "Officers were able to board the rig on Sunday, January 29, to carry out enquiries. They are liaising with partner agencies including the Health and Safety Executive, and the rig operator, to gather any information that may assist them in establishing the circumstances leading up to Jason being reported missing."
Valaris confirmed to the BBC that one of its employees was involved. In a statement, the company said that the missing worker's family had been informed and that it was providing them with support.
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