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Oil and Gas Marine Staffing – Certified Offshore Crew for Energy Operations
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The oil and gas industry demands highly skilled, safety-certified professionals who can perform under pressure — especially in offshore and marine environments. Whether you’re operating an FPSO, managing a subsea installation, or running support vessels, the success of your project depends on qualified crew who are trained, compliant, and ready to deploy.

That’s where oil and gas marine staffing services come in.


What Is Oil and Gas Marine Staffing?

Oil and gas marine staffing refers to the recruitment, certification, and deployment of personnel who support:

  • Offshore drilling and production

  • Floating production storage and offloading (FPSOs)

  • Offshore construction and pipe-laying

  • Platform supply vessels (PSVs), AHTS, DSVs, and other support crafts

These services ensure that your vessels and offshore assets are manned with professionals who meet:

  • STCW and IMO compliance

  • BOSIET / HUET / OPITO safety training

  • Flag state and visa requirements

  • Industry and union regulations


Key Marine Roles in Oil and Gas Projects

⚓ Deck and Navigation

  • Master Mariners / Captains

  • Chief Officers / 2nd Mates

  • ABs, OS, Bosuns

⚙️ Engineering

🛠️ Offshore & Subsea

  • Crane Operators, Riggers

  • Roustabouts, Welders, Fitters

  • Saturation Divers, Subsea Technicians

🧾 Safety & Compliance

  • HSE Officers

  • Radio Operators (GMDSS)

  • Medics and Camp Bosses

These professionals support daily operations, planned maintenance, safety drills, cargo handling, and emergency response aboard oil and gas installations.


Benefits of Professional Marine Staffing for Oil and Gas Projects

Benefit Why It Matters
✅ Certified manpower Ensures compliance with international safety standards
⚙️ Operational efficiency Skilled crew reduce downtime and improve uptime
🌍 Global & local talent mix Supports localization goals and international requirements
⏱️ Fast response Immediate staffing for urgent vessel or platform needs
📋 Full documentation & logistics Smooth onboarding with medicals, visas, and flag approval

Why Wigmore Trading for Oil & Gas Marine Staffing?

Wigmore Trading partners with licensed marine staffing agencies and directly supports oil & gas companies operating in Nigeria, Ghana, Angola, and the broader West African offshore zone.

We help clients:

  • ✅ Source pre-screened, fully certified marine crew

  • ✅ Fulfill Nigerian Content (NCDMB) and local compliance standards

  • ✅ Manage crew rotation, payroll, and documentation

  • ✅ Support short-term contracts or long-term vessel manning projects


Our Oil and Gas Marine Staffing Services Include:

Service Description
🔎 Candidate Sourcing Global + local databases of marine professionals
🧾 Certification Checks STCW, BOSIET, HUET, GMDSS, COC, seaman’s book
✈️ Crew Mobilization Visa support, travel, and port formalities
🔄 Rotation Planning Schedule management and relief coordination
💼 Payroll & HR Support Optional salary handling and onboard HR documentation

Vessel & Project Types We Support

  • FPSOs and FLNG vessels

  • Jack-up rigs and semi-submersibles

  • Platform supply vessels (PSVs)

  • Anchor handling tug supply vessels (AHTS)

  • Offshore construction and cable-laying vessels

  • Dredging and pipe-lay barges


Real Case Example

Case Study:
An offshore EPC contractor operating in Nigeria needed 12 STCW-certified crew for a PSV mobilization within 7 days.
Wigmore Trading:

  • Sourced qualified deck and engine crew

  • Verified all training and medical records

  • Managed travel logistics and visa coordination

  • Delivered all 12 crew members on time for vessel onboarding

✅ 100% compliance
✅ Smooth deployment
✅ Zero delay in project kickoff


Final Thoughts

For oil and gas operators, marine staffing is more than just recruitment — it’s a safety-critical, compliance-driven part of your offshore operation. You need partners who understand the marine environment, regulatory landscape, and time-sensitive nature of the energy industry.

Wigmore Trading delivers just that.

📞 Get in touch today to:

  • Request a quote for offshore marine crew

  • Submit your project staffing requirements

  • Access certified professionals across West Africa


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