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Published on 18 Oct 2025
FREEThis final report presents the findings and recommendations from Exercise Blyth, a large-scale offshore renewables emergency response exercise held in June 2025 and led by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), with support from the Offshore Renewable Energy Emergency Forum (OREEF). The exercise tested multi-agency coordination, industry preparedness, and emergency response arrangements across the offshore wind sector.
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Published on 2 Nov 2024
FREEThe Exercise Sancho Post-Exercise Report provides a detailed analysis of a large-scale emergency response exercise involving the offshore renewables industry. The report offers insights into the effectiveness of procedures, coordination between agencies, and lessons learned for improving future emergency responses.
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Published on 27 Mar 2025
FREEThis report summarises a workshop hosted by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and the Deputy to the Secretary of State’s Representative (SOSREP) for Maritime Salvage and Intervention, held in Aberdeen to address emergency response challenges associated with floating offshore wind turbines. With growing concerns about how to respond to incidents involving drifting or sinking turbines, the session brought together key stakeholders from government and industry to review existing procedures and propose actionable improvements.
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Published on 10 Sep 2025
FREEThis good practice guidance, developed by the Offshore Renewable Energy Emergency Forum (OREEF) in collaboration with HM Coastguard (HMCG), sets out clear recommendations for managing and using emergency beacons in offshore renewable energy operations. It addresses key issues raised by HMCG, including poor registration, logging gaps, and a lack of familiarity with activation procedures, particularly during false alarms or incidents.
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