Offshore Marine Crew Supply – Certified, Compliant & Ready to Deploy
In the high-stakes world of offshore operations, having the right marine crew at the right time can make or break a project. Whether you’re managing an FPSO, drillship, or supply vessel, you need skilled, safety-certified professionals who can work in challenging environments — often on short notice.
That’s where offshore marine crew supply services come in.
A trusted crew supply partner provides you with qualified, experienced seafarers and offshore personnel, ready for deployment across global locations — with full compliance to IMO, STCW, BOSIET, and flag state regulations.
What Is Offshore Marine Crew Supply?
Offshore marine crew supply involves the recruitment, verification, and deployment of personnel required to support marine and offshore oil & gas operations, including:
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Drilling platforms
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Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) units
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Anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels
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Platform supply vessels (PSVs)
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Construction barges and dive support vessels (DSVs)
Types of Offshore Marine Crew Supplied
A complete crew supply service typically covers:
⚓ Deck Department
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Master Mariners / Captains
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Chief Officers / Mates
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Bosuns, ABs, OS
⚙️ Engine Room Personnel
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Chief Engineers
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Second/Third Engineers
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Motormen, Oiler, ETOs
🧪 Specialized Offshore Staff
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Riggers and Roustabouts
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Crane Operators
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Radio Operators (GMDSS certified)
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Medic / HSE Officers
🛠️ Support Services
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Welders, Fitters, Scaffolders
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Cooks, Stewards, Camp Boss
All personnel are typically vetted for:
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BOSIET / HUET / STCW certifications
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Valid COC, medicals, seaman’s book, and flag endorsements
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Experience with offshore rotations and safety systems
Who Needs Offshore Marine Crew Supply?
Offshore crew supply services support a wide range of clients:
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🌍 Oil & Gas Operators (onshore & offshore exploration/production)
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⛴️ Marine Contractors (dredging, cabling, subsea installation)
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🛢️ FPSO and Drillship Operators
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⚓ Logistics and Marine Services Companies
Key Benefits of Offshore Crew Supply Services
| Benefit | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| ✅ Rapid deployment | Fill crew gaps quickly to avoid vessel or rig downtime |
| 📜 Compliance management | Meet all flag, union, and international safety standards |
| 🌍 Global talent pool | Access to experienced seafarers from West Africa & beyond |
| 💼 Cost-effective outsourcing | Reduce recruitment and HR overhead |
| 🔁 Rotation planning | Ensure seamless crew changeovers and minimal disruption |
Wigmore Trading – Offshore Crew Supply Across Nigeria & West Africa
Wigmore Trading supports offshore operators by supplying:
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STCW- and BOSIET-certified crew for oil & gas projects
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National and expatriate personnel for Nigeria-content-compliant projects
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Full documentation, vetting, and onboarding logistics
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Short-term contract hires or full vessel manning
We work closely with vessel operators, EPC contractors, and marine service firms to ensure that every crew member deployed meets safety, skill, and compliance benchmarks.
Services We Offer
| Service | Included Support |
|---|---|
| ⚙️ Crew sourcing & recruitment | Skilled seafarers for deck, engine, catering, and offshore |
| 🧾 Document verification | Flag endorsements, medicals, STCW/BOSIET, COC, GMDSS |
| ✈️ Mobilization logistics | Visa assistance, flight booking, port clearance |
| 🔄 Rotation & relief management | End-to-end crew changeovers with continuity tracking |
| 💼 Payroll & administration | Optional HR support, contracts, and offshore wage handling |
Why Choose Wigmore Trading for Offshore Crew Supply?
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✅ Access to a regional crew pool – Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Senegal
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✅ Flexible contracts – short-term, rotation-based, or permanent crew
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✅ Compliance expertise – local and international maritime regulations
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✅ Fast turnaround – urgent mobilization in under 72 hours (where applicable)
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✅ Full transparency – we manage the entire sourcing and deployment process
Final Thoughts
When operations are remote, demanding, and deadline-sensitive, having the right offshore marine crew is critical. Don’t gamble with underqualified or non-compliant personnel.
Wigmore Trading delivers certified offshore crew supply services you can trust — with local expertise, global standards, and rapid deployment capability.
📞 Contact us today for:
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Crew quotes for offshore projects
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Vessel-specific manning plans
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Emergency or contract staffing requests
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