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.

Who We Are

Guidelines & Reports

Access audit protocols, guidance documents, API RP 75, and the COS Annual Report
SEMS AUDITING AND ACCREDITATION
SEMS Good Practices
Safety Shares
Annual Reports

Safety Leadership Awards

The Center for Offshore Safety celebrates offshore workers who strive to improve operational safety and puts a Spotlight on Excellence of those personnel. Congratulations to the finalists and winners of 2025!

Nominations for 2026 now open!
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Announcements

The COS 2026 Outlook Webinar

Hear about COS' efforts to advance offshore safety in 2026 and gain a better perspective of the tools and resources from COS to enhance safety of their offshore operations in 2025 and beyond. Both COS members and non-members are welcome to join.

You can now view this on demand.

The COS 2026 Outlook Webinar

RP 75 Training

COS and API have worked together to create training courses to help industry personnel better understand API RP 75, the basis of COS work and pivotal document for improving offshore safety. These two courses are available online and on-demand to be experienced on the participant's schedule.
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