ENERGY workers in Scotland hit out today against years of government inaction, which they say has blocked a just transition to new jobs for offshore workers.

A survey of over 300 North Sea offshore staff found 93 per cent were in favour of introducing standardised training for working offshore 

Under the current system workers are spending an average of £1,627 per year on training, with research finding that workers regularly have to repeat training and take courses with no guarantee of a job.