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Ensuring Safety in Offshore Energy: Industry Insights and Future Challenges.

In this episode of the Sea Views podcast, Graham Skinner of Offshore Energies UK and Pete Lowson from the Maritime & Coastguard Agency discuss safety practices in the offshore oil, gas, and wind industries. They delve into the industry’s safety records, the importance of cross-sector collaboration, and the impact of new technologies such as AI and autonomous vessels.

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The conversation highlights the significant employment numbers in these sectors, the shared lessons from past incidents, and future challenges, including climate change and the increasing complexity of managing offshore operations. Both Graham and Pete emphasise the critical importance of continuous improvement, training, and adaptation to ensure safety in these rapidly developing industries.

Topics discussed:

Overview of the Offshore Energy Industry

Safety Records and Improvements

Sharing Safety Lessons Across Sectors

Exercises and Training in Offshore Safety

Differences Between Oil, Gas, and Renewables

Future Challenges, Security and Technological Innovations

Climate Change and Severe Weather

The Future of Oil and Gas in the North Sea

Supporting Maritime Workers

Maritime & Coastguard Agency web site

Offshore Energies UK web site

Sea Views podcast by Ahoy Communications Ltd and editing by powowpodcasts.com

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