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

11th Annual COS Forum - September 12, 2023

11th Annual COS Forum - September 12, 2023

Please join the Center for Offshore Safety at its Eleventh Annual COS Forum - Houston, Texas.

The COS Forum brings together offshore industry operators, drilling contractors, service/supply companies, academia, and regulators to facilitate collaboration and drive continual improvement. Beginning in 2013 as part of COS’ commitment to “sharing industry knowledge,” the COS Forum has become one of the premier safety-focused events for industry, auditor, and regulatory agency engagement.
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Announcements

Safety Leadership Award Nominations

Safety Leadership Award Nominations

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.
Know someone who deserves recognition for their leadership in safety and performance processes and practices that enhance leadership, communication, and teamwork for the U.S. offshore oil and gas industry? Make sure to nominate them today.

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