Managing an offshore project comes with high costs, high risk, and high expectations — and your crew is at the heart of it all.

Whether you’re operating an FPSO, manning a drillship, or running a multi-phase marine construction job, you need a marine staffing agency that not only understands maritime operations but also delivers certified, compliant, and ready-to-deploy professionals.

If you’re searching for the best marine staffing agency for offshore projects, here’s what you need to know — and how Wigmore Trading can meet your needs.

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Why Marine Staffing Matters for Offshore Projects

In the offshore sector, delays, accidents, and non-compliance can lead to millions in losses. That’s why marine staffing is about much more than filling roles — it’s about:

• ⚓ Ensuring crew competency and safety

• 📜 Meeting IMO, MLC, and flag state regulations

• 🔁 Managing crew rotations and logistics

• ⏱️ Responding fast to urgent project demands

The right agency gives you confidence and control over your offshore workforce — and reduces your HR and compliance burden.

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Key Roles Needed in Offshore Projects

A top marine staffing agency should be able to supply:

🛠️ Technical & Operational Roles

• Riggers, Roustabouts, Welders, Fitters

• Crane Operators, Scaffolders, Pipefitters

• Subsea Engineers, Divers, Cable Technicians

⚓ Vessel Crew

• Captains / Masters

• Chief Officers, Engineers, ETOs

• ABs, OS, Bosuns, Motormen

🧾 Safety & Support Roles

• HSE Officers

• Radio Operators (GMDSS)

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• Medics, Camp Boss, Cooks, Stewards

All personnel must hold valid:

• STCW, BOSIET, HUET, OPITO certifications

• Medicals, flag state endorsements, and travel documents

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What Makes the Best Marine Staffing Agency?

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Why Wigmore Trading Is a Top Choice for Offshore Marine Staffing

Wigmore Trading works with leading marine and energy firms across Nigeria and West Africa to supply certified offshore crew for short- and long-term projects.

We are trusted because we offer:

✅ Certified, Vetted Offshore Personnel

We source only from a pre-screened database of professionals with up-to-date STCW, BOSIET, and flag certifications.

✅ Fast & Flexible Crew Deployment

Urgent need? No problem. We can mobilize staff within 72 hours, complete with visa, medicals, and onboarding support.

✅ Full Coverage – From Deck to Galley

From riggers and engineers to cooks and medics — we provide end-to-end crew solutions.

✅ Local Content Compliance

We help clients in Nigeria fulfill NCDMB (Nigerian Content Development) requirements by recruiting qualified local crew where applicable.

✅ Transparent, Contract-Based Service

We offer flexible temporary, rotational, or full project contracts, with full documentation and reporting.

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Offshore Project Types We Staff

• ⚓ FPSOs & FLNG units

• 🛢️ Drillships & Jack-up Rigs

• 🚢 Supply & Anchor Handling Vessels (PSV, AHTS)

• 🛠️ Subsea Construction Projects

• 🧪 Ocean Survey & Inspection Missions

• 🏗️ Dredging & Pipe-Lay Operations

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Case Study: Crew Staffing for Subsea Cable Installation

Challenge:
A marine EPC contractor needed 16 certified crew (divers, ETOs, crane operators, HSE officers) for a 90-day subsea cable project off the coast of Nigeria.

Wigmore Trading Solution:

• Delivered 100% compliant CVs within 48 hours

• Handled onboarding, flag endorsements, and travel

• Deployed the full crew within 5 working days

• Provided ongoing support for rotation and payroll

✅ Project launched on schedule
✅ Zero compliance issues
✅ Strong client satisfaction

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How to Get Started

1. 📩 Send your offshore crew requirements (project scope, roles, duration)

2. 🔍 We source and verify candidates from our talent pool

3. ✈️ We handle full deployment, including onboarding, medicals, and logistics

4. 🔁 Optional: We manage crew rotations and replacements

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Final Thoughts

Offshore projects demand precision, compliance, and speed. Choosing the best marine staffing agency means choosing zero delays, zero shortcuts, and 100% readiness.

Wigmore Trading offers the expertise, manpower, and responsiveness you need to make every offshore mission a success.

📞 Contact us today to:

• Request available crew CVs

• Get a tailored quote

• Start planning your offshore staffing strategy