Safety Management Systems for Offshore Energy - We Can Learn from Each Other

For more than a decade, the Center for Offshore Safety, established by the American Petroleum Institute (API), has been at the forefront of promoting safety, environmental protection, operational integrity and risk management on the United States Outer Continental Shelf. Since its creation, the COS has driven advancements in offshore safety by fostering effective leadership, communication, teamwork, disciplined management systems and independent third-party auditing and certification. Membership includes oil and gas producers, drillers, service and supply companies, regulators, academia, and other industry stakeholders.

To truly understand the significance of COS and its mission, a short look back at the industry's history is helpful.