Event Overview
The Center for Offshore Safety will be hosting its Eighth Annual COS Forum virtually on November 10-12, 2020. The 2020 COS Forum will once again bring offshore industry operators, drilling contractors, service/supply companies, academia and regulators together to facilitate collaboration and drive continual improvement.
The COS Forum begun in 2013 as part of the organization's commitment to “sharing industry knowledge,” and has become one of the premier safety-focused events for industry, auditing and regulatory agency engagement.
While the 2020 COS Forum will be different compared to previous years, it will remain one that is right for you, providing a compelling online experience incorporating the latest technology for engaging communities online. Breakout sessions, Q&A capabilities, and networking opportunities will be included.
This virtual conference will also maintain the strong connection with sponsors and exhibitors through dedicated pages, where attendees can download brochures, watch videos, and even schedule virtual face-to-face appointments with booth staff.
Participate with confidence, knowing you will be part of the loyal, dedicated high-level audience this COS event is known for.
About the Center for Offshore Safety
The Center for Offshore Safety (COS) is an industry sponsored group focused exclusively on offshore safety on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). The Center serves the US offshore oil & gas industry with the purpose of adopting standards of excellence to ensure continuous improvement in safety and offshore operational integrity.
The Center is responsible for:
- Development of good practice documents for the offshore industry in the areas of Safety and Environmental Management Systems (SEMS)
- Assuring that third party certification program auditors meet the program’s goals and objectives
- Compiling and analyzing key industry safety performance metrics
- Coordinating Center sponsored functions designed to facilitate the sharing and learning process
- Identifying and promoting opportunities for the industry to continuously improve
- Development of outreach programs to facilitate communicating with government and external stakeholders
