This post was written by CBS News investigative producer Laura Strickler.Newly released government inspection reports show BP's Deepwater Horizon oil rig was only inspected six times in 2008 even ...

To ensure that oil rigs, tankers and other commercial ships are in safe operating condition, governments around the world, including the U.S., often rely on inspections by private firms that are hired ...

At first, officials said 83 inspections had been performed since the rig arrived in the Gulf 104 months ago, in September 2001. While being questioned about the once-per-month claim, the officials ...

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In this April 22 file photo, the Deepwater Horizon oil platform burns following a massive explosion off the coast of Louisiana in the Gulf of Mexico. LOS ANGELES — The federal agency responsible for ...

Re: "Inspectors in name only," Our Opinions, Oct. 28. The Times-Picayune editorial condemns and mocks the hardworking public servants who inspect offshore rigs and platforms, making the sweeping ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. LOS ANGELES • The federal agency responsible for ensuring that the Deepwater Horizon was operating safely fell well short of its ...

To ensure that oil rigs, tankers and other commercial ships are in safe operating condition, governments around the world, including the U.S. government, often rely on inspections by private firms ...

I.1 Objective: Assure barriers and safety systems on drilling and production rigs perform on demand, hazards are identified/controlled, and regulatory obligations are met while minimizing downtime.

Bureau Veritas reported it has experienced a 900-percent increase in demand for remote inspection of offshore rigs since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. PHOTO SOURCE: Bureau Veritas Bureau ...