Following media inquiries, it can be confirmed the British national who died following an incident on an oil rig off the coast of Qatar was 38-year-old Robert Robson, of Tyne and Wear.
Robert’s family would like to make the following statement:
“Robbie was an amazing, one-of-a-kind, beautiful soul.
“He was a loving partner, dad, son, brother and uncle who was tragically taken too soon.
“He was an irreplaceable friend to many, and Robbie will be sorely missed by everyone that knew him.
“As a family, we request privacy at this time.”
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