Mr Singer, 66, a crane operator working offshore on the Ninian Southern Platform from Aberdeen, died on 4 May 2020 at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
Mr Singer had been airlifted by a Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopter from the platform on 3 April 2020 after his covid symptoms worsened.
As Scotland's independent prosecution service and death investigation authority the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has undertaken to investigate more than 6,000 covid-19 related deaths.
Each death is carefully considered, and the extent of investigation prior to resolution, depends on individual circumstances.
A discretionary FAI is ordered when the Lord Advocate concludes that a death raises serious public concern and that an inquiry is in the public interest.
There have been two mandatory FAI completed into the deaths of four men from Covid-19 in legal custody with a further five inquiries ongoing into the deaths of eight men.
Procurator Fiscal Andy Shanks, who leads on fatalities investigations for COPFS, said:
“Thousands of families lost loved ones during the pandemic, and we undertook the single most significant and challenging investigation of deaths in Scottish history.
“We remain committed to thorough, professional and independent investigations into every reported death, providing bereaved families with answers and supporting public understanding of the pandemic’s impact.
“As the first discretionary FAI, this is a milestone as we work to establish a better understanding of these deaths and inform decisions made in the future.”
Further information
A preliminary hearing will be held on 12 December 2025 at Aberdeen Sheriff Court. For more information on Fatal Accident Inquiries, see the Crown's guide