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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.

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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

2022 COS Forum

2022 COS Forum

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

The COS 2022 Outlook Webinar

Hear about COS' efforts to advance offshore safety in 2022 and gain a better perspective of the tools and resources from COS to enhance safety of their offshore operations in 2022 and beyond. Both COS members and non-members are welcome to join.
The COS 2022 Outlook Webinar

Become a COS Member

Become a COS Member

The Center for Offshore Safety membership represents offshore oil and natural gas companies dedicated to driving safety, sustainability, and environmental protection on the Outer Continental Shelf. New for 2021: COS member annual dues have been eliminated for API members and reduced to $5k for non-API members, and updates have been made for service providers and contractors to join! COS looks forward to welcoming more members.
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