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

Nominations open for the 2025 Safety Leadership Awards

Nominations open for the 2025 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. Nomination window closes June 28th. Nominate your team or someone you work with today!
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Announcements

The COS 2025 Outlook Webinar

Hear about COS' efforts to advance offshore safety in 2025 and gain a better perspective of the tools and resources from COS to enhance safety of their offshore operations in 2024 and beyond. Both COS members and non-members are welcome to join. 

You can now view this on demand.

The COS 2025 Outlook Webinar

13th Annual COS Forum

13th Annual COS Forum

Join us at the 2025 COS Forum September 17 in Houston, TX.
The COS Forum brings together offshore industry operators, drilling contractors, service/supply companies, academia, and regulators to facilitate collaboration and drive continual improvement.
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