Do offshore oil rigs pose a national security risk?

I have seen mobile signals in some offshore areas with the caveat that $8/minute roaming isn't something I'd even consider an option. Wifi in the living quarters is becoming more common. read more

They're a target, but statistically, offshore oil rigs with pipelines to shore are safer than oil tankers transporting oil from far away. Any security risk due to US-controlled offshore oil rigs should be weighed against the political/security risk of importing oil. read more

Offshore security threats are activities that pose a risk to operations of offshore oil and gas installations. Any unlawful interference with offshore oil and gas operations or an act of violence directed towards offshore installations is considered an ‘offshore security threat’. read more