Our Training
The whole personnel’s training program takes into account all functions, including Administration/HR, Procurement, Finance, Operations, QHSSE, Technical, Legal, and Commercial. Some of the highlights of the training include:
While overseas, the Nigerian Staff will also be sent to sites where similar works have been mobilised for practical field experience.
Team Offshore Nigeria Limited shall allocate adequate resources necessary for the training of Nigerians based on the NCDMB Human Capital Development procedure and as its contribution to the National skill pool.
At the initial stage of the execution in Nigeria, the overseas-trained Nigerians and Expatriate Supervisors will be utilised. During this period, every expatriate would have a Nigerian assigned to them to aid the transfer of knowledge.
Team Offshore also commits to giving Nigerian Cadets sea time experience. All Team Offshore vessels have a minimum of one Cadet engaged.
Employees Testimonials
Team Offshore in conjunction with Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), and the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), run the TEAM Cadet Training Program. We provide young cadets, just out of maritime academy, with Sea Time experience to prepare them with practical experience for their career in the Maritime industry. The aim is for Cadets gain theoretical and practical knowledge and insight into vessel operations, navigation, engineering, safety, as well as leadership and management skills. We currently have a minimum of at least one cadet on each of our vessels at all times. Below we have some testimonials from our cadets:
Describe your experience as a cadet for Team Offshore.
Working as a cadet for Team Offshore, has so far equipped me with the basic knowledge, skill and confidence that will underpin my competence as a future officer on board.
What would you say is your biggest challenge?
Due to the high operational excellence of the Officers and Deck crew I work with, and also, with the basic Provisions provided by the Management of Team offshore Nigerian Limited on board, such as Quality PPE, Food, WIFl, DSTV, I
categorically State that I have no challenges so far.
What one thing have you learnt so far that you think will prepare you for future as an officer on board?
For the time I have worked on board, I have learnt to stay calm even when working under pressure.
Describe your experience as a cadet for Team Offshore.
I have spent my time learning the engine room procedures and taking on increasing responsibilities from the Engineering officers.
What would you say is your biggest challenge?
Getting used to keeping watches. Working 6 hours on and 6 hours off takes some time to get used to.
What one thing have you learnt so far that you think will prepare you for future as an officer on board?
I am learning the procedures for operating and maintaining various equipment on board as well as learning the engine room watch keeping. This will help me become a responsible, and competent officer.
How long have you been working at Team Offshore?
I joined Team offshore since its origin in March 2017.
Describe the culture at Team Offshore.
Our Culture can be encapsulated as the Team Way which means:
- If You see it You own it.
- Goal Zero (i.e. we aim at achieving Zero loss of lives and properties)
- Core values of honesty, integrity, transparency and respect for people.
Our Business Culture is based on these values and indicate how we promote safety, trust, openness, teamwork and professionalism with our clients.
What is your most memorable experience at Team Offshore?
My most memorable experience will be our company's fast growth from 3 vessels to 14 vessels in a space of 2 years. This entailed more challenges but with Resilience, dedication and hard work from the entire team we have been able to maintain
excellence in our operations.
How has your career / role developed at Team Offshore?
My career with Team offshore has developed vastly over the years, from being the Regional Coordinator for our ABS Fleet Management Software (NS Enterprise) to being the Procurement Officer for 8 of our latest fleet located both in Nigeria and
Angola.
Team Offshore strives to do things differently to other operators – ‘to challenge the status quo’ – can you give any examples of this from your experience?
- The full automation & implementation of NSE on all our vessels along with well-trained crew making vessel management and visibility seamless which is a rare occurrence in this region thus giving us an edge to be among the leading service providers in the maritime industry,
- Client satisfaction through digitalized equipment and transparency in vessel utilization
- Local content being 100% Nigerian owned,
- Continuous Improvement of our processes, policies and procedures and the way we operate in an ever changing environment such as ours.
How long have you been working at Team Offshore?
I have been working at Team offshore in the last 2-years, I have doing my 2nd anniversary in Team offshore Nigeria Ltd this march, 2019.
Describe the culture at Team Offshore.
Team offshore is a friendly environment where there is limitless opportunities, dedicated and choice staff working relentlessly round the clock with passion to support our vessels to ensure we deliver second to none services to our end users.
What is your most memorable experience at Team Offshore?
As the name denotes, I have seen team spirits in action jointly aiming at a GOAL and achieving it together. For example, growing the company with practically 3-idle vessels in 2017 to 12- working vessels through 2018 with the birth to the first indigenous vessel coming on the way TEAM BELEUZI which will further position us in a better advantage within the IOC’s and local content compliance.
How has your career / role developed at Team Offshore?
The role here is undoubtedly tasking, although I came with some wealth of experience, but I realized at Team that learning is continuous as there are more divers tasks, target and vast expectation to be delivered with such a smaller team. This has in no doubt assist in various new learning for growth and still positioned for further development expected in 2019 and beyond.
Team Offshore strives to do things differently to other operators – ‘to challenge the status quo’ – can you give any examples of this from your experience?
Spontaneous response lead time in term of support to our vessels, playing by the book, resilience of the management and staff including refusal to cut corners has over the period given Team some edges over the competition. This is encouraged and expected to be sustained to keep the company beyond norms in the industry.