Adel Tawdrous

OIM’s and onshore duty teams have been issued with a restricted, high-priority, dedicated Police number for reporting ongoing offshore emergencies. In all other circumstances, members of the industry and public should continue to use standard emergency contact routes: Dial 999 to report any emergency, including urgent situations where there is…

The following summarises the points covered at the September meetings of both EPOL and OREEF. Should you have any queries on the content, please contact us through OEER. EPOL Media protocols – A media subgroup/workshop is being set up to review current practices in respect of offshore emergencies. Revision of…

Major Offshore Renewables Emergency Exercise Sets New Standards for Industry Preparedness The Offshore Renewable Energy Emergency Forum (OREEF) has published the Exercise Blyth report, marking a significant milestone in the UK’s drive to strengthen emergency response across the offshore renewables sector. Held in June 2025 at the Moray East Wind…

The Offshore Renewable Energy Emergency Forum (OREEF) has released new good practice guidance to improve how emergency beacons are registered, managed, and used across UK offshore renewable energy sites. Developed in response to concerns raised by HM Coastguard, the guidance tackles avoidable risks stemming from inconsistent beacon logging, unfamiliarity with…

World Suicide Prevention Day is 10th September 2025.  It is estimated that there are currently more than 700,000 suicides per year worldwide, and each suicide profoundly affects many people. A study undertaken by the International SOS Foundation found that a staggering 40% of the offshore and onshore remote rotational workforce…

TMF EPOL OREEF TMF The following summarises the points covered at the May meeting of the TMF and June meetings of both EPOL and OREEF. Should you have any queries on the content, please contact us through OEER. TMF held remotely on 22 May. Incident statistics shared by HM Coastguard…