As a consequence of the Deepwater Horizon blow-out accident in the Gulf of Mexico, DNV has prepared a position paper highlighting the key aspects of an effective US offshore safety regime.

Major accidents tend to lead to a review and revision of current practices and regulations with
the objective of avoiding other major accidents in the future. This also appears to be the case after the
tragic Deepwater Horizon blow-out accident and subsequent oil spill. DNV´s views on key aspects of
an effective offshore safety regime are presented in the position paper that has now been developed.

Read the report online, or download the PDF from the link in the right column.