MCOE is Well Equipped To The Highest Standard” - NSML MD

“MCOE is Well Equipped To The Highest Standard” - NSML MD

Kathy Kyari 

The NSML's Maritime Centre of Excellence (MCOE) Centre, according to Mr. Abdulkadir Ahmed, MD/CEO of NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Limited, NSML, is essential to the delivery of the necessary training programmes for the advancement of the company's personnel. 

He was giving a speech on Thursday in Lagos at the Maritime Finance Conference 2024, which was put together by the Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria, AMJON. 

Mr. Ahmed asserted during his opening remarks that the centre is fully furnished to the highest standards, including cutting-edge simulators, to offer marine courses necessary for career advancement in the maritime sector. 

He disclosed that the MCOE was most recently accredited by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (UK MCA) for two courses: Basic Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations and the STCW 2010 Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS). 

He pointed out that this is evidence of the tireless efforts to bring about the changes required for the growth of the Nigerian maritime sector.

“This is a major step in driving the MCOE as the foremost full-fledged maritime training institution in Africa, in line with our vision of “supporting the growth of the Nigerian maritime industry”

“While we have highlighted the foundational importance of finance and insurance in the global maritime industry, these must be predicated on adherence to standards as well as the deployment of skilled and competent professionals. 

“An integrative approach consisting of finance, standards and competence will create a robust framework capable of ensuring success in our shipping acquisition and new building activities”.

“By adopting a holistic approach that goes beyond financing, we set ourselves on a course for sustainable growth, safety and operational excellence, in line with our strategy of “Be Safe, Be Reliable, Create Value”; which are key to the overall success of the Nigerian maritime industry” the NSML boss declared.

According to him, businesses and private persons in need of the necessary training to function efficiently in the maritime industry are welcome to use the center.