The document outlines 13 core elements that form the backbone of a successful safety management system: Safety and Environmental Information:

In the aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon disaster (2010), the U.S. government mandated that offshore operators adopt SEMS. As a result, . The BSEE SEMS rule (30 CFR 250, Subpart S) directly references API RP 75, making it legally enforceable for all operators on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf.

As of this writing, the most recent version is , released in June 2019 (plus any subsequent addenda). Always confirm the edition date because BSEE incorporates newer versions by reference.

: Newer editions have expanded to include subsea operations and contractor management more explicitly. Inspectioneering How to Access the PDF

API | Recommended Practice 75 - American Petroleum Institute