How many drilling contractors participated in the incident statistics program?

During 2024, 74 drilling contractors participated in the Incident Statistics Program, representing a total of 418,375,348 man-hours worked. Contractors striving for safety improvement by participating in the ISP program reported 956 Recordable incidents, including 271 Lost Time incidents and 8 fatalities.

How are fatality rates calculated for offshore drilling rigs?

Annual fatality rates are calculated using the number of active offshore drilling rigs as the denominator, including fixed and semisubmersible drilling rigs, mobile offshore drilling units, and drillships. A Poisson regression model is used to measure trends.

Are rig safety data compiled separately for onshore and offshore operations?

In this report, safety data is compiled separately for both onshore and offshore operations within 9 geographic regions. Despite increased rig demand in 2024, the incidence rates decreased slightly from 2023.

How many offshore oil rigs are there?

By the end of 2017, the total number of offshore oil rigs climbed to 497 worldwide . One of the first major offshore incidents took place in 1964 in the US Gulf of Mexico, when C. P. Baker drilling barge hit a high-pressure gas pocket which resulted in a blowout.

How many fatalities are caused by offshore oil & gas operations?

During 2003–2010, an average of 16 fatalities occurred annually in activities related to offshore oil and gas operations in the United States. All but one fatality occurred in Gulf of Mexico operations.

Are non-occupational fatalities included in the offshore incident statistics table?

Non-occupational fatalities are not included in the Offshore Incident Statistic Table counts. Incidents may be counted in more than one category. For example, a fire resulting in an injury would be counted in both the fire and injury category. All fatalities are required to be reported in accordance with BSEE regulations 30 CFR 250.188.