To which 'cloak of secrecy' are you referring? The accidents get some news coverage, but most of the TV stations don't bother to try to keep up with what happens offshore, nor do the newspapers. The accidents are covered to some extent, as shown by the links posted, and the eventual NTSB report is public. There will also be a quick blurb on the FAA's website, but the preliminary reports are often incorrect, and have little detail. I've never seen any accident covered up or kept secret, but I will agree that there is probably little news coverage of them across the pond. Blame your news organization, not the GOM.