The Center for Offshore Safety

The Center for Offshore Safety (COS) is entering its second decade of advancing safety, environmental protection, operational integrity, and risk management on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). We invite all companies involved in the offshore oil and natural gas industry to join the COS in its mission to advance operational excellence, safety, and environmental stewardship in the OCS.

Guidelines & Reports

Access audit protocols, guidance documents, API RP 75, and the COS Annual Report

COS Now Offering SEMS Certifications for Offshore Wind and Operations Outside the U.S. OCS

COS Now Offering SEMS Certifications for Offshore Wind and Operations Outside the U.S. OCS

The Center for Offshore Safety (COS) is pleased to announce the publication of two new guidance documents that provide a pathway for qualified companies to receive recognition for their commitments toward enhancing safety and environmental performance in offshore operations. With these documents, offshore energy operations worldwide now have the opportunity to be recognized for implementing the 4th Edition of API Recommended Practice (RP) 75, Recommended Practice for a Safety and Environmental Management System for Offshore Operations and Assets. The two new guidance documents apply to all companies with offshore operations, both domestic and international.
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Announcements

Nominations Now Open! Safety Leadership Award

Nominations Now Open! Safety Leadership Award

The Safety Leadership Awards encourage and reward outstanding contributions by U.S. offshore industry participants to improve safety management and performance through leadership, communication, and teamwork.
The finalists presented their projects at the COS Forum and the winners have been announced!

Download Nomination Form