In an effort to further Internationalise its standard, the Maritime Centre of Excellence (MCOE), the NSML’s hub for maritime training, research, and competence development has successfully secured international certification from the UK Nautical Institute.
The Managing Director of NSML Abdulkadir Ahmed made the disclosure at a media parley with Maritime Journalists held Thursday at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos.
He emphasised that the certifications obtained by the MCOE affirm that the professionals trained by the centre meet high international expectations in performance, safety, and operational readiness.
“This latest certification from the UK Nautical Institute is a strong validation of the quality, rigour, and relevance of the training delivered at the Centre.
“It confirms that the MCOE meets internationally accepted standards for competence development and operational excellence.
“Importantly, this is not the first recognition of its kind, The MCOE is already accredited by DNV under globally recognised standards, including ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management Systems and the DNV-ST-0029 standards for Maritime Simulator and Training Centres.
“These certifications reinforce our commitment to quality, consistency, and excellence in training delivery. Building on this foundation, the MCOE is now licensed by the UK Nautical Institute to deliver key Dynamic Positioning (DP) programmes, including induction, simulator, revalidation, and vessel maintenance courses.
“Today, the Centre stands as one of the institutes in West Africa with this level of Nautical Institute accreditation for DP training.In addition, the MCOE delivers a range of specialised courses accredited by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) widely regarded as the gold standard in maritime training globally.
“These include programmes in Gas Tanker Operations, Dynamic Positioning, Human Element Leadership and Management, ECDIS, and High Voltage Training at both operational and management levels. This achievement is particularly significant for Nigeria.”, the NSML Managing Director stressed.
Established as a one-stop centre for world-class maritime expertise, Ahmed hinted that the MCOE goal has always been clear to build not just a training institution, but a true Centre of Excellence.