This article explains the meaning of OIM in The Rig and may contain spoilers.
The world of TV is already off to a flying start in 2023. Between Netflix’s unique heist series Kaleidoscope and HBO’s upcoming adaption of video game series The Last of Us, TV fans have some great stuff to enjoy this month. However, The Rig, a new Amazon Prime series, is proving to be a surprise hit with viewers.
The Rig follows a group of men and women who live and work on an oil rig in the North Sea.
After the crew inexplicably lose contact with the mainland and a mysterious fog engulfs the Kinloch Bravo platform, things take a disturbing turn for the worse. Before long, the crew are fighting for survival against an ancient supernatural force that tests the limits of their psychological resilience.
The Rig consists of six episodes. Subscribers can binge them all on Amazon Prime right now.
The series tells a compelling mystery inspired by tales from creator David Macpherson’s father (who was a former oil rig worker). What’s more, it features a great and highly recognisable cast from two hit shows.
The Rig‘s cast includes Iain Glen, Owen Teale, and Mark Addy. Game of Thrones fans will know them as Jorah Mormont, Allisen Thorne, and King Robert Baratheon, respectively.
They are joined by Martin Compston, Mark Bonnar, and Rochenda Sandall. They are known for their roles as DI Steve Arnott, DCC Mike Dryden, and Lisa McQueen in Line of Duty.
Iain Glen portrays Magnus Macmillan, an oil rig veteran and the Kinloch Bravo’s OIM.
“OIM” is an acronym that is repeated numerous times. But for those who are unfamiliar with the oil industry, the term is something completely new. And that’s left viewers asking what OIM stands for and its meaning.
OIM Meaning in The Rig
The Rig is set in the North Sea off the coast of the United Kingdom. As a result, most of the oil platform’s crew are from the country.
Similarly, the Kinloch Bravo oil rig runs according to the rules set by the UK Oil and Gas Authority which manages mining operations in the United Kingdom Continental Shelf (UKCS).
As with any specialist area of work, the UK’s oil industry has its own jargon.
The acronym OIM is one such piece of jargon.
This is the meaning of OIM in The Rig: OIM is an acronym that stands for “Offshore installation manager”. The OIM is the most senior manager on an offshore oil platform operating in the United Kingdom Continental Shelf region.
In The Rig, Magnus is the OIM and so has ultimate authority over all of the crew on the Kinloch Bravo platform. When giving commands over the intercom, he often uses the title “OIM” in place of his name.
So, there you have it – now you know the meaning of OIM in The Rig. Hopefully this helps you to understand the show’s dramatic events that little bit more.
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