API RP 75 - SEMS: Safety & Environmental Management

This course contains the use of artificial intelligence. To Enhance your learning with professionally designed implementation resources including SEMS implementation checklists, audit templates, gap assessment tools, hazard analysis worksheets, management of change (MOC) forms, incident investigation templates, emergency response planning guides, compliance documentation examples, and continuous improvement frameworks that can be directly applied within offshore oil and gas operations. API RP 75 SEMS: Complete Offshore Safety Management Course is a comprehensive professional training program designed to provide complete mastery of the American Petroleum Institute's Recommended Practice 75 (API RP 75) for Safety and Environmental Management Systems (SEMS).

The course takes learners from fundamental concepts through advanced implementation, regulatory compliance, auditing, performance evaluation, and continual improvement of offshore safety management systems. Developed with AI-assisted narration and visual learning resources, this course transforms complex regulatory and technical requirements into practical, easy-to-understand lessons suitable for both experienced professionals and newcomers to offshore safety management. Whether you are an HSE professional, offshore installation manager, petroleum engineer, drilling engineer, operations supervisor, regulatory compliance officer, auditor, consultant, project manager, contractor, or student pursuing a career in the offshore oil and gas industry, this course provides the knowledge and practical skills required to successfully implement and manage an effective Safety and Environmental Management System.

Throughout this comprehensive course, you will gain an in-depth understanding of all 17 SEMS elements defined by API RP 75 while learning how they integrate to create a proactive, risk-based safety management system. You will explore hazard identification, risk assessment, management of change (MOC), operating procedures, safe work practices, mechanical integrity, emergency preparedness, contractor management, auditing, incident investigation, performance measurement, employee participation, stop work authority, management review, and continuous improvement. The course also explains the regulatory framework governing offshore operations, including BSEE requirements, 30 CFR 250 Subpart S, offshore compliance obligations, audit expectations, documentation requirements, and industry best practices.

Through detailed international case studies—including Deepwater Horizon, Piper Alpha, and real-world implementation examples—you will understand how major incidents shaped modern offshore safety management and how organizations can prevent similar events through effective SEMS implementation. By the end of this course, you will be able to:Understand the complete API RP 75 framework and all seventeen Safety and Environmental Management System (SEMS) elements. Design, implement, maintain, and continually improve effective SEMS programs for offshore oil and gas facilities.

Perform hazard identification, HAZOP studies, risk assessments, Management of Change (MOC), Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), and incident investigations. Develop operating procedures, emergency response plans, contractor management systems, mechanical integrity programs, and audit processes aligned with API RP 75 requirements. Conduct SEMS internal audits, prepare for independent third-party audits, demonstrate regulatory compliance, and build a strong organizational safety culture that supports operational excellence.

Rather than focusing only on regulatory compliance, this course develops the complete competency needed to build sustainable safety management systems that protect people, assets, the environment, and organizational performance. You will learn practical implementation strategies, audit techniques, leadership approaches, and continuous improvement methods that can be applied across offshore exploration, drilling, production, maintenance, and decommissioning activities. About ISO Xpert AcademyThis course is proudly developed by ISO Xpert Academy, a trusted provider of professional training, ISO implementation guidance, compliance solutions, and management system education.

At ISO Xpert Academy, we specialize in helping organizations achieve internationally recognized standards with clarity, confidence, and practical implementation strategies. Backed by years of industry experience, we provide expert consultation, tailored documentation, cloud-based compliance solutions, and high-quality training programs that simplify complex standards and regulatory requirements. Our mission is to empower professionals and organizations with the knowledge and practical skills needed to implement effective management systems, improve operational performance, strengthen regulatory compliance, and achieve internationally recognized certification across quality, environmental, occupational health and safety, information security, and industry-specific management standards.