He cited the support they would get from their employers, the offshore operators, and the offshore community itself.
“We have already heard of offshore workers who are offering circuit training and gym sessions for workers,” he added.
“So it’s a great opportunity for the community to come together.”
John Boland, the regional officer at the Unite union, said: “We would hope that nobody loses their job through this and there can be support put in to stop that from happening.
“The biggest concerns we have had are from individuals that are naturally larger built and in some cases are extremely fit but are above that actual weight limit.
“Those are discussions we need to have, how we can support those individuals as well.”
The mandatory implementation of the new policy will be from 1 November 2026.