1.Member States shall ensure that the competent authority establishes mechanisms:
(a)for confidential reporting of safety and environmental concerns relating to offshore oil and gas operations from any source; and
(b)for investigation of such reports while maintaining the anonymity of the individuals concerned.
2.Member States shall require operators and owners to communicate details of the national arrangements for the mechanisms referred to in paragraph 1 to their employees and contractors connected with the operation and their employees, and to ensure that reference to confidential reporting is included in relevant training and notices.