What do I need to work Offshore?

There are a few basic requirements for someone who wants to work offshore. Firstly there is your Basic Offshore Safety and Induction & Emergency Training (BOSIET). This is your basic offshore survival training course which is required for working in the UK sector, Dutch sector and Danish sector. If you want to work in Norway then you will need to complete and OLF certificate. For your first time offshore all you will need is your BOSIET for your survival training. This certificate is valid for 4 years.

Second item is an offshore medical certificate. This medical examination should be done by a doctor or medical centre which is registered with Oil & Gas UK (OGUK) formerly UKOOA. As list of reputable medical centers can be found on the OGUK website

Lastly, if you have not been offshore before a number of companies will require additional training for entry level candidates. If you have a trade (i.e welder, electrician, mechanic, medic etc) the industry is starting to recommend MIST training. This is an introduction to some of the safety systems used in the offshore environment. This course can be completed at a number of training facilities. If you do not have a trade we will require a Greenhands training course which is a more in depth course which prepares you for working in this hazardous environment. For a list of training providers you can visit the OPITO website.

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