NSML training centre gets international accreditation
CHIGOZIE AMADI
The Maritime Centre of Excellence, a training centre owned by the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Shipping and Marine Services Limited, has secured accreditation from the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
This was disclosed in a statement recently by the NLNG’s General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development For NLNG Ship Management Limited, Andy Odeh.
Odeh added that the achievement allowed MCOE to deliver and issue certificates for the standards of training, certification, and watchkeeping 2010 electronic chart display and information system and basic liquefied gas tanker cargo operations courses, placing it among globally recognised maritime training institutions.
“The UK MCA, an agency under the UK Department for Transport, is renowned for regulating maritime standards and safety worldwide. Its accreditation is often referred to as the “Gold Standard” in maritime training, a mark of excellence that underscores the quality of the MCOE’s programmes,” he stated.
Also, NSML’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Abdulkadir Ahmed, said achieving the certification was no easy feat, as the centre underwent a rigorous two-year review process, during which it was evaluated against stringent international standards.
He emphasised that the accreditation confirms that the MCOE’s courses were not only in line with global best practices but also crucial for enhancing maritime safety, modern navigation, and operational efficiency.
Ahmed expressed immense pride in the certifications, stressing that it was a significant milestone for both NSML and the maritime industry in Africa.
According to him, earning the UK MCA accreditation was a testament to the high standards we maintain at the MCOE.
He added that the accreditation had been a key objective for the MCOE since its inception, stressing that the accreditation allowed the centre to offer the accredited courses to seafarers across Nigeria and beyond.
“With this milestone, we expect that seafarers would no longer need to travel overseas to renew their certifications, leading to significant savings in both travel and recertification costs.
“This achievement aligns perfectly with our growth and sustainability goals, positioning the MCOE as a fully-fledged, advanced maritime training centre, accredited to provide top-tier training and competency development programmes for seafarers in Nigeria and Africa,” he said.
