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Nigerian Subsea Engineering Training Launch
NCDMB and Heritage Energy train 48 Nigerians in subsea engineering.
In brief
NCDMB and Heritage Energy train 48 Nigerians in subsea engineering. NCDMB and Heritage Energy launched a 12-month program to train 48 Nigerians in subsea engineering through classroom and on-the-job training. Originally reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
Program Launch
NCDMB and Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited launched a Human Capacity Development programme to train 48 Nigerians in subsea engineering.
Training Structure
The programme combines six months of classroom instruction with six months of structured on-the-job training.
Training Focus
The curriculum covers risers and hydrodynamics engineering, offshore structures design and engineering, pipeline engineering, and computer-aided design and drafting.
NCDMB Executive Secretary
Executive Secretary Felix Omatsola Ogbe emphasized the programme would equip trainees with technical expertise for complex subsea operations and safe oil and gas facility operation.
Safety Focus
Ogbe stressed that subsea operations require technical competence, professionalism and an unwavering commitment to safety.
Heritage Energy Commitment
Heritage Energy Manager Felix Osiwo reaffirmed the company’s commitment to indigenous skills development for energy infrastructure projects.
Global Oceon Role
Global Oceon Engineers Nigeria Limited’s Managing Director George Ebuh described the programme as a strategic investment in developing indigenous subsea engineering expertise.
Trainee Feedback
Trainees expressed appreciation for the opportunity to acquire specialised subsea engineering skills, identifying safety training and AutoCAD as important areas of learning.
Program Context
The programme is part of NCDMB’s Top 10 Field Readiness Human Capacity Development initiatives to address critical skills gaps in the oil and gas industry.
Kick-Off Ceremony
The kick-off ceremony took place on Friday, 16 October, 2026, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Program Goals
The training aims to develop Nigerian expertise for offshore and deepwater operations, facilitate technology transfer and increase local participation in high-value industry activities.
Ceremony Attendees
The ceremony was attended by representatives of NCDMB, Heritage Energy, Global Oceon Engineers Nigeria Limited, trainees, facilitators and industry stakeholders.
Program Impact
The programme supports NCDMB’s efforts to develop specialised Nigerian expertise for offshore and deepwater operations and increase local participation in high-value industry activities.
Program Significance
This initiative addresses critical skills gaps in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry by training 48 Nigerians in subsea engineering.
The bottom line
NCDMB and Heritage Energy launched a 12-month program to train 48 Nigerians in subsea engineering through classroom and on-the-job training.
