Strengthening Emergency Response and Environmental Preparedness in Offshore Renewables
The Offshore Renewable Energy Emergency Forum (OREEF) has published two new guidance documents aimed at strengthening both emergency response capability and environmental preparedness across the offshore renewables sector. The publications reflect continued collaboration between industry, regulators and response organisations, and mark an important step in developing consistent, practical approaches to risk management in a rapidly evolving sector. Performance standards guidance
How and when to report an offshore incident to Police
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 a threat to life or any ongoing crime or harm.
EPOL and OREEF September summary
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 EPOL guidance – Police Scotland are currently reviewing the EPOL
Release of the Exercise Blyth Report
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 Farm, Exercise Blyth brought together over 200 participants from government,
OREEF publishes good practice on emergency beacon use to strengthen offshore safety
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 activation and reporting procedures, and the use of unregistered or
Suicide prevention training targets offshore workforce ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day
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 surveyed experienced suicidal thoughts some or all of the time