Offshore Safety Systems & PPE Special Report 2025

Emerging safety trends, technological progress and best practices in offshore safety shed light on energy industry challenges.
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Offshore Safety Systems & PPE Special Report 2025

This 2nd annual special report provides an overview of the latest safety trends, advances in technology, workforce training, HSE practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) in the offshore oil and gas industry.

Key topics covered:

  • Safety Trends
  • Predictive AI, Detection and Automation
  • Aging Vessels
  • Fire Protection
  • Digital Connectivity
  • Wearable Technologies
  • Training
  • Offshore Safety Culture

The Offshore editorial team wrote or arranged the material for this special section, putting a strong emphasis on critical offshore safety topics that will likely trend in 2025 and beyond. You'll need free site-access membership to view the articles below. If you are not already a registered website user, you can sign up for free.

 

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Personnel basket transfer from supply boat to offshore oil and gas rig.
Offshore polled more than 100 of its readers, and 38% voted for better safety culture and leadership engagement as the greatest opportunity for improving safety in offshore oil...
July 7, 2025
Courtesy DNV, Jason Steanos
Offshore industry seeks to improve safety standards amid aging fleets.
The offshore industry must act decisively to improve safety standards amid an aging fleet.
July 3, 2025
Courtesy Salunda
Simulation of workers being monitored while operating in a red zone.
Digital "red zone" monitoring tools and wearable technologies are having a transformative impact on crew well-being and offshore safety culture.
June 27, 2025
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AI-generated image of an offshore rig on fire.
Effective corrosion management of offshore steel infrastructures results in a reduction of fire hazards and extends an asset's lifespan.
June 23, 2025
Courtesy Fennex
Reviewing safety programs for the Noble Intrepid
A five-year partnership between Fennex and Noble Corp. has led to the development of AI-powered predictive safety technology that is now fully implemented across Noble's offshore...
May 15, 2025
Courtesy viAct
AI device alerts that a worker is not wearing a safety mask.
Traditional monitoring methods often leave gaps in surveillance, leading to delayed emergency response and compliance issues.
June 27, 2025
Courtesy Zelim
ZOE intelligent detection and tracking platform
Zelim's technology combines visual hardware with AI software to automatically detect when a person falls overboard and tracks their position in real time.
July 10, 2025
Courtesy Nortrans
Temis vessel in operation
By adopting real-time tracking, automated mustering and integrated control systems, offshore operations are becoming more resilient and responsive.
July 11, 2025
Courtesy Elcome International
An AI-generated image depicts an offshore crew member video chatting with family.
Reliable internet is improving life at sea for offshore workers.
July 11, 2025
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Worker in offshore oil and gas industry contacts operation team to check conditions
This compilation highlights some of the latest technology advances in the offshore safety space.
July 14, 2025
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training exercise for offshore oil and gas workers
Traditional safety training, which is often conducted in classrooms or through online modules, is no longer sufficient.
July 12, 2025
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offshore rig workers
A new safety system concept that comprises a floating net and an IoT-based alert mechanism aims to provide comprehensive fall protection and rapid response capabilities.
Aug. 1, 2025

 

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Offshore Safety Systems & PPE Special Report 2025

For more information about Offshore's special reports, contact Editor-in-Chief Ariana Hurtado at [email protected].