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Temporary Marine Workers for Oil Rig Support: Fast, Flexible Offshore Staffing

News By wigmoretrading September 7, 2025
Temporary Marine Workers for Oil Rig Support: Fast, Flexible Offshore Staffing

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The offshore oil and gas industry is dynamic and fast-paced, often requiring temporary marine workers to fill short-term roles on oil rigs, support vessels, or offshore platforms. Whether you’re ramping up operations, handling maintenance campaigns, or covering crew rotations, the ability to quickly hire qualified, short-term personnel is crucial.

At Wigmore Trading, we provide fully vetted, certified temporary marine workers for oil rig support, with fast mobilization and full compliance across West Africa and beyond.


Why Hire Temporary Marine Workers for Oil Rig Support?

Temporary staffing offers vital flexibility in scenarios such as:

✅ Project-based work (e.g. drilling campaigns, pipeline installations)
✅ Emergency coverage (e.g. medical leave, sudden crew changes)
✅ Maintenance shutdowns and turnarounds
✅ Mobilizing new rigs or assets
✅ Seasonal demand surges

Instead of committing to full-time contracts, companies can scale their workforce on-demand—reducing overhead while ensuring continuous operations.


Types of Temporary Marine Workers We Provide

We offer temporary offshore and marine personnel across several departments:

🧭 Marine & Deck Crew

  • Masters / Captains (temporary relief)

  • Deck Officers (OOW, DPOs)

  • ABs, OS, Bosuns

  • Crane Operators

⚙️ Engineering & Technical Crew

  • Chief / Second Engineers

  • ETOs and Marine Electricians

  • Motormen, Wipers, Fitters

🛠️ Oil Rig Support Personnel

🍴 Catering & Housekeeping

  • Camp Bosses

  • Marine Cooks

  • Stewards and Cleaners

All personnel are STCW, HUET/BOSIET, and medically certified and can be mobilized for short-term contracts, stand-by duty, or project-specific rotations.


Where We Deploy Temporary Marine Workers

Wigmore Trading supports oil rig operations in:

  • Nigeria (Lagos, Port Harcourt, Onne, Warri)

  • Ghana (Takoradi, Tema)

  • Angola, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon

  • Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire

  • Offshore fields in the Gulf of Guinea

We can deploy workers to MODUs, FPSOs, jack-ups, accommodation barges, and supply vessels (AHTS, PSV).


Why Choose Wigmore Trading?

✅ Fast response time – We can mobilize crew within 48–72 hours
✅ Pre-vetted, project-ready workers
✅ Regional reach across West, Central, and East Africa
✅ Contract flexibility – day-rate, weekly, or monthly options
✅ Visa, documentation, and travel support

We maintain a live roster of available offshore and marine professionals, ready to deploy when you need them most.


End-to-End Temporary Crew Support

We don’t just recruit—we manage the entire process:

  • Pre-employment medicals and certifications

  • Background checks and sea-service validation

  • Travel and visa coordination

  • Payroll and contract administration

  • Onboarding and compliance reporting

Whether you’re filling a single vacancy or staffing a full rig crew for a short-term job, Wigmore Trading delivers fast, professional support.


Need Temporary Marine Workers for Oil Rig Support?

If you’re an offshore operator, EPC contractor, or vessel manager in need of short-term staffing, Wigmore Trading is your trusted marine employment partner.

📧 Contact us now to request a crew shortlist or discuss upcoming project needs.

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