That's what thousands of offshore workers in the east have been told if they don't meet a new weight limit introduced by the industry.

Restrictions from Offshore Energies UK (OEUK), set to be imposed from November next year, state workers weighing more than 124kg (19.5st), including workwear, won't be allowed to travel offshore due to safety concerns.

Workers weiging over 124kg (19.5st) won't be allowed to travel offshore from November 2026 (Image: Stowen)

The weight limit will ensure workers can be safely evacuated or rescued via helicopter winch.

OEUK said around 5,000 North Sea workers could be affected. It is thought this number could be even higher when onshore workers who occasionally travel offshore are included.

Around 5pc of the offshore workforce currently exceed the 124kg limit.

It comes after a warning from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) that rescue winches cannot safely lift heavier people.

The clothed weight limit - a person's weight while dressed in industry workwear for the relevant season - is 124kg, including a 0.7kg safety margin.

OEUK says around 5,000 North Sea offshore workers could be affected (Image: Stowen)

Graham Skinner, OEUK's........

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