Tag: OCS

In order to attract more women into the maritime sector, Columbia Group has launched a mentoring program aimed at female cadets.

As of 19 September, the US Coast Guard has withdrawn the proposed rule entitled “Outer Continental Shelf Activities” published back in December 1999, claiming the passage of time, advances in technology, and changes in industry practices that have rendered the proposed rule obsolete.

Starting from April 1, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement will increase the physical inspection time offshore platforms. This is an attempt to find ways to make inspections more efficient and reduce helicopter operating expenses. Using technology, BSEE’s inspectors will have more time to inspect operations offshore, ensuring safety at more than 2,200 facilities in the Gulf of Mexico.

The BSEE Gulf of Mexico Region has developed a new marine training video focusing on the elimination of debris associated with oil and gas operations on the Outer Continental Shelf. Marine debris are an increasing problem in recent decades.

USCG has issued a bulletin regarding Requirements for Units on the Outer Continental Shelf

USCG and BSEE sign agreement to improve offshore oversight