The maritime industry poses unique challenges for those who work within it. Mariners are required to perform a variety of tasks while working shifts and navigating moving vessels. Unfortunately, this work environment can lead to musculoskeletal injuries. To prevent...
Introduction The expansion of offshore wind farms is a key component of the global shift towards renewable energy. While these developments are beneficial for the environment, they also introduce unique challenges and potential hazards that can impact worker safety....
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has released its investigation report following a May 10, 2023 incident on the Mississippi Canyon (MC) 941, Platform A (Titan). The platform is owned and operated by Equinor USA E&P Inc. During the...
Offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico are integral to the energy sector, yet they present significant slip, trip, and fall hazards (STFs) to their workforce. These incidents are among the leading causes of workplace injuries in the offshore oil and gas industry,...
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its report on the August 21, 2022 collision between two cargo ships, the Damgracht and the AP Revelin. At the time, the Damgracht was in the Sabine Pass Outer Bar Channel en route to Beaumont, Texas. The AP...
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has released its investigation report following a February 24, 2023 incident on Shell Offshore Inc.'s Mississippi Canyon 807A (Mars) is a Tension Leg Platform. The platform is owned and operated by Shell. At...
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has released its investigation report following a March 21, 2023 offshore crane accident on the Helmerich & Payne 204 platform rig located at Mississippi Canyon 809. The platform is operated by Shell...
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has released its investigation report following a March 12, 2023 incident on GOM Shelf's Main Pass 311B Platform. During the incident, two workers from Louisiana Safety Systems were injured when stainless...
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has released its investigation report following a February 18, 2023 incident on BP Exploration and Production's Thunderhorse PDQ Platform. At the time, the platform was performing plug and abandonment work at...
Collision risks are a significant concern for Offshore Supply Vessels (OSVs), which operate in congested waters alongside other vessels, rigs, and platforms. The complexity of their operations, combined with challenging environmental conditions, requires robust...