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Marine Workers for Hire – Certified Professionals for Offshore & Maritime Operations
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When you operate in the marine or offshore sector, finding qualified marine workers for hire can be the difference between seamless operations and costly downtime. Whether you’re managing a vessel, an offshore project, or a port facility, access to ready-to-deploy, safety-certified personnel is mission-critical.

At Wigmore Trading, we connect businesses with a trusted network of marine workers for hire — across deck, engine, support, and specialized offshore roles — to meet your operational needs across Nigeria, West Africa, and beyond.


Who Are Marine Workers?

Marine workers are professionals trained to work on:

  • Ships and vessels (cargo ships, tankers, PSVs, AHTS, etc.)

  • Offshore platforms (FPSOs, rigs, semi-submersibles)

  • Port operations (loading, docking, maintenance)

  • Marine construction and dredging sites

They are equipped with specialized training such as:

  • STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping)

  • BOSIET / HUET for offshore safety

  • Flag state endorsements, medicals, and seaman’s books


Marine Workers for Hire – Available Roles

⚓ Deck Department

  • Captains / Masters

  • Chief Officers, 2nd/3rd Officers

  • Bosuns, Able Seamen (AB), Ordinary Seamen (OS)

⚙️ Engine Department

  • Chief Engineers

  • 2nd & 3rd Engineers

  • ETOs (Electro-Technical Officers), Oilers, Fitters

🛠️ Specialized Support Roles

  • Riggers, Roustabouts, Crane Operators

  • Divers, Welders, Scaffolding Crew

  • Radio Operators, Medics, Camp Boss

🧹 Hospitality & Catering


Why Hire Through a Professional Marine Staffing Partner?

Challenge Solution with Wigmore Trading
❌ Unverified workers ✅ We screen, certify, and reference-check all candidates
⚠️ Safety and compliance risks ✅ All workers meet STCW, BOSIET, and client safety standards
⏳ Project delays ✅ Fast mobilization from our pre-screened candidate pool
📄 Visa and onboarding issues ✅ Full support with travel, onboarding, and flag compliance
📉 High turnover or poor fit ✅ Role-matching ensures better crew retention

Marine Worker Hiring Options We Offer

  • Short-term contracts (specific projects or rotations)

  • Long-term crew placements for vessels or offshore assets

  • Bulk hiring for multi-vessel operations or site-wide projects

  • Emergency crew replacements on short notice


Industries We Serve

  • 🛳️ Commercial Shipping

  • 🛢️ Offshore Oil & Gas

  • ⚓ Port Operations

  • 🌊 Marine Construction & Dredging

  • 🧪 Subsea Engineering & Surveying


Why Choose Wigmore Trading?

At Wigmore Trading, we:

  • Maintain a growing network of licensed and certified marine professionals

  • Partner with global agencies to offer Nigerian and international crew

  • Help clients meet local compliance (e.g., Nigerian Content Law)

  • Support the full lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, documentation, payroll


Real Client Example

Case Study:
An international offshore contractor operating in Nigerian waters required:

  • 8 certified riggers

  • 4 ABs (Able Seamen)

  • 2 ETOs

Wigmore Trading:

  • Delivered verified CVs within 48 hours

  • Managed BOSIET certification checks

  • Handled onboarding, travel, and visa processing

  • All workers were on-site and operational within 7 days

✅ Zero downtime
✅ Full compliance
✅ Cost-effective staffing


How to Hire Marine Workers Through Wigmore Trading

  1. 📩 Send your crew requirements (job titles, number of roles, project duration)

  2. 🔍 We match from our certified talent pool

  3. 💼 You receive CVs, certificates, and availability

  4. ✈️ We handle mobilization, onboarding, and HR paperwork

  5. 🧾 You get full documentation and support throughout the contract


Final Thoughts

Hiring marine workers doesn’t have to be slow, risky, or expensive. With the right staffing partner, you can:

  • Meet project timelines

  • Stay compliant

  • Improve offshore performance

Wigmore Trading is ready to help you hire skilled, certified marine workers for your vessel, port, or offshore project — anywhere in West Africa.

📞 Contact us today to:

  • Get a staffing quote

  • View available candidate profiles

  • Discuss short-term or long-term marine workforce solutions


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