International Regulators' Forum
The International Regulators' Forum was formed in 1993 to provide international leadership on safety and safety-related regulatory matters for offshore oil and gas activities, continue to strengthen sharing of regulatory practice and experience, and provide a sounding board for key initiatives of members.
The IRF hosts an Offshore Safety Conference every two to three years that brings together regulators, industry, researchers, non-profits and others to examine issues related to risks offshore and increase safety and environmental performance.
International Regulators Forum Offshore Renewable Energy Sub-committee (IRFORES)
The IRFORES is the international forum of offshore renewable energy infrastructure health and safety regulators. The forum provides the sharing of leading practice and innovation in regulation of the rapidly evolving offshore renewable energy sector.
In alignment with the principles of the International Regulators' Forum (IRF), IRFORES members are committed to advancing health and safety standards offshore.
The IRF held its most recent Offshore Safety Conference in 2025 at the St. John’s Convention Centre in Canada. The event brought together safety regulators, industry leaders and other experts to showcase various approaches to enhancing offshore safety through innovation.
Click here to view more information from the conference.
