HWCG has obtained a SEMS Certificate from the Center for Offshore Safety (COS), becoming the only source control and containment consortium and first not-for-profit to voluntarily do so. Following an audit by CICS Americas and their later verification of our improvement plan implementation, we achieved this milestone. Amongst 24 different companies, only 45 certificates have been issued by COS since 2013, making HWCG the first non-operating company since 2019 to receive one.

What makes this achievement significant is that SEMS audits and certificates are primarily oriented towards operators in the Gulf of America who must demonstrate regulatory compliance to COS-accredited Audit Service Providers, like CICS Americas. By HWCG voluntarily achieving this SEMS Certificate, it reflects our dedication to protecting people, the environment, and the communities we support- it also demonstrates our unwavering commitment in response preparedness to our members and response providers.

What does this mean for our members and the industry?
-Enhanced safety protocols that exceed regulatory requirements
-Demonstrated commitment to environmental protection
-Systematic risk management across all operations
-Continuous improvement through regular assessments
-Industry leadership in promoting a culture of safety

I want to thank our HWCG staff for their hard work and dedication to achieving this remarkable milestone. Special recognition goes to CICS Americas who performed the independent comprehensive audit of our SEMS program. For more information on third-party SEMS auditing and how to achieve a SEMS Certificate, please visit https://lnkd.in/gRwT-J3S or https://lnkd.in/d7U_Eeaf.