# Nigerian Subsea Engineering Training Launch

> NCDMB and Heritage Energy train 48 Nigerians in subsea engineering.
- Title: Nigerian Subsea Engineering Training Launch | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: ncdmb, heritage energy, subsea engineering, human capacity development, nigerian, training, oil and gas, classroom instruction, on-the-job training, risers, hydrodynamics engineering, offshore structures design
- Source: Premium Times Nigeria — https://premiumtimesng.com/promoted/918124-ncdmb-heritage-energy-train-48-nigerians-in-subsea-engineering.html
- Author: Press Release
- Published: 2026-10-18T19:57:05+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: ncdmb, heritage energy, subsea engineering, human capacity development, nigerian, training, oil and gas, classroom instruction, on-the-job training, risers, hydrodynamics engineering, offshore structures design
## 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.
## Key takeaway

NCDMB and Heritage Energy launched a 12-month program to train 48 Nigerians in subsea engineering through classroom and on-the-job training.