Nosefo

What Nosefo does

Nosefo (legal name Norsk Senter for Offshoreutdanning, formerly Norwegian Centre for Offshore Education) is a Norwegian non-profit foundation (ideell stiftelse) founded in 1985 that delivers certified safety and emergency preparedness training to personnel working in the Norwegian petroleum, maritime, aquaculture, and broader land-based industries. Its core offerings comprise five course verticals — offshore, maritime, digital/e-learning, aquaculture, and other technical/soft-skills courses — plus sub-products such as Basic Safety Training (GSK), Man-Overboard, HLO and search-and-rescue team training, shoulder-width measurement for Norwegian and UK sectors, and Cat B emergency breathing-system training.

The business is built on physical, capital-intensive training infrastructure that competitors would find costly to replicate: a full-scale decommissioned North-East Frigg platform rig with helicopter deck, living quarters, control room, and cellar deck (acquired in 1996); advanced gas-under-pressure fire-training areas; indoor swimming pools for water-rescue and Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET); and three strategically located centres in Bergen, Tau, and Stavanger serving Western Norway's offshore hub. A digital/e-learning layer overlays theory delivery on top of the physical centres. Regulatory approvals from Offshore Norge, Sjøfartsdirektoratet, IMO, OPITO/Step Change in Safety, plus ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, are the structural credential that makes the courses commercially required for offshore work.

Revenue is generated via a mix of one-time course fees (paid before course commencement) and recurring corporate agreements offering discounted pricing, dedicated booking portals, in-house course delivery, and annual statistics reporting. Distribution is direct: physical in-person training at the three centres, corporate-agreement portals, e-learning, and on-site in-house courses delivered at client locations. Marketing runs through the nosefo.no website plus Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. The customer base is unusually broad — from large international offshore and maritime enterprises down to local electrical firms and kindergartens — reflecting both regulatory demand from heavy industry and elective demand from general workplaces.

Name

Nosefo

Legal name

Norsk Senter for Offshoreutdanning

Website

https://nosefo.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Nosefo (Norsk Senter for Offshoreutdanning) is a Norwegian non-profit foundation, founded in 1985, delivering certified safety and emergency preparedness training for offshore petroleum, maritime, aquaculture, and land-based industries across three centres in Bergen, Tau, and Stavanger.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Offshore Safety Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Maritime Safety, Security & Compliance (STCW/ISM/ISPS) (EDAOANAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Response, Fire Safety & Evacuation (EDABAEAE), Maritime Safety Management Systems & Training (ISM/ISO 45001, Drills, Competency) (TLAHANAF), Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM)

Keywords

• Offshore safety training
• Maritime certification courses
• Emergency preparedness training
• Helicopter underwater escape
• Corporate training agreements

Headquarters

HQ city

Bergen

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Course Fees: Revenue generated from participant fees for safety and emergency training courses including offshore safety, maritime, aquaculture, and other specialized courses. Fees are paid prior to course commencement.
2. Corporate Agreement Services: Corporate clients pay for annual agreements that provide online booking portals, discounted course pricing, in-house course capabilities, and annual reporting/statistics services.
3. E-learning/Digital Courses: Revenue from online course offerings providing flexibility for customers who prefer remote learning options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nosefo delivers certified safety and emergency preparedness training courses for personnel working in Norwegian offshore petroleum, maritime, aquaculture, and land-based industries. Course categories include Offshore, Maritime, Digital/E-learning, Aquaculture, and Other Courses, plus dedicated services such as Basic Safety Training (GSK), Man Over Board, HLO and Search and Rescue team training, and shoulder width measurements for Norwegian and UK sectors. Training is delivered at three centres in Bergen, Tau, and Stavanger, using realistic facilities including the full-scale North-East Frigg rig, advanced fire halls, and indoor pools for HUET exercises.

Product overview

Nosefo (Norwegian Centre for Offshore Education) is an ideal foundation offering a comprehensive portfolio of safety and emergency preparedness training courses. The core offerings are organized into five main course categories: Offshore Courses, Maritime Courses, Digital/E-learning Courses, Aquaculture Courses, and Other Courses. These are delivered at three training centers in Bergen, Tau, and Stavanger. Key sub-products include Basic Safety Training (GSK), Man Over Board courses, HLO and Search and Rescue team training, shoulder width measurement services for Norwegian and UK sectors, and Cat B emergency breathing system training. Corporate agreement services provide additional benefits including online booking portals and certificate management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Offshore Courses Safety and emergency preparedness training courses required to work offshore, including Basic Safety Training (GSK), HLO team training, and search and rescue courses, delivered at the Bergen, Tau, and Stavanger centres.
• Maritime Courses Wide range of maritime courses including lifeboat coxswain basic and refresher training for skid, freefall, and conventional lifeboats, delivered to shipping and maritime personnel.
• Digital Courses (E-læring) Online/e-learning courses in maritime, offshore, and aquaculture training offering flexibility for remote learning and reducing travel costs.
• Aquaculture Courses (Havbrukkurs) Training courses for the aquaculture sector focused on safety and emergency preparedness for fish farm personnel.
• Other Courses Additional courses including technical and practical skills, leadership, and soft skills training for various industries.
• Grunnleggende Sikkerhetskurs (Basic Safety Training) Fundamental safety course required for offshore work, serving as a gateway qualification for personnel pursuing offshore careers.
• Mann Over Bord (Man Over Board) Course Training for personnel to perform Man Over Board boat crew functions on vessels and offshore installations.
• HLO og Søk- og Redningslag (HLO and Search and Rescue Team) Training for personnel to serve as helideck crew on platforms, rigs, ships and vessels with helicopter decks, covering Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) and search and rescue team duties.
• Skulderbreddemåling (Shoulder Width Measurement) Norwegian Sector Shoulder width measurement service for personnel traveling on Norwegian sector, required under EU regulations on helicopter evacuation options.
• Skuldermåling UK-sektor (UK Sector Shoulder Measurement) and Cat B Pustelunge Shoulder width measurement service for personnel working in the UK sector, approved by Step Change in Safety and regulated by OPITO, combined with Cat B emergency breathing system training required for all personnel traveling by helicopter from Norway.
• Corporate Agreement Services Annual corporate agreement offering online booking portal access, booking history, 24/7 certificate access, discounted course pricing, in-house course options, and annual statistics reporting for business clients.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Offshore Norge (Norwegian Oil and Gas Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNOSEFO courses are approved by Offshore Norge, the Norwegian Oil and Gas Association. This partnership ensures training meets industry standards required by petroleum companies operating on Norwegian sector.
• Sjøfartsdirektoratet (Norwegian Maritime Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaritime courses are approved by the Norwegian Maritime Authority. From August 11, 2025, all certificate issuance transfers to Sjøfartsdirektoratet following their directive.
• Step Change in SafetyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNOSEFO has held valid approval from Step Change in Safety to conduct shoulder measurements for personnel working in UK sector. Responsibility transferred to OPITO before Christmas 2025.
• Thon HotelsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel agreement for NOSEFO Stavanger providing preferential rates for course participants and customers. Located in Stavanger area.
• Lilland HotellminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel partnership for NOSEFO Tau providing discounted rates for course participants with discount code: nosefo.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kongsberg Maritime Training: Provides maritime simulator-based and safety training through its global training centres, with strong Norwegian roots. Comparable to NOSEFO in addressing Norwegian maritime and offshore customers with regulated training programmes.
• Wärtsilä Land & Sea Academy: Maritime technology group that operates training academies covering safety, simulation, and engineering courses for maritime and offshore personnel. Comparable to NOSEFO in delivering accredited maritime training, though broader in scope.
• Falck Safety Services (now part of Survitec / RelyOn Nutec lineage): Historically a major offshore and maritime safety training brand with Norwegian presence; operations have been absorbed by larger groups. Comparable to NOSEFO as a legacy provider of offshore safety courses with broad international footprint.

Emerging players

• Ocean Technologies Group: Provides digital learning, crew assessment, and competence management solutions to the maritime industry. Comparable to NOSEFO's e-learning stream and serves an overlapping maritime training buyer, though focused on digital rather than physical training delivery.
• Simwave: Maritime training provider focused on simulation-based competency development for seafarers and offshore personnel. Comparable to NOSEFO in delivering accredited maritime training, with an emerging digital/simulation approach versus NOSEFO's physical rig-based model.

Direct peers

• Maersk Training: International provider of offshore, maritime and crane training with centres in Denmark, UK, and other locations. Closely comparable to NOSEFO in course portfolio (offshore safety, HUET, lifeboat, firefighting) and target customer base of offshore/maritime personnel.
• RelyOn Nutec: Global operator of offshore, maritime and safety training centres offering OPITO-aligned courses, including locations in Norway. Direct competitor to NOSEFO in offshore safety, firefighting, HUET, and maritime certification.
• Survitec Training & Services: Provides safety, survival and lifeboat training to the offshore and maritime sectors, integrated with safety equipment manufacturing. Comparable to NOSEFO in delivering lifeboat coxswain, MOB, and offshore safety certification courses.
• Trainor: Norwegian-headquartered provider of electrical, safety and Ex-training courses to the offshore, maritime, and land-based industries. Comparable to NOSEFO in regulatory-approved safety training for Norwegian petroleum and maritime sectors, with strong e-learning offering.

Others

• OPITO: Industry-owned skills organisation setting standards for offshore energy safety training. Comparable as the standards body whose approvals NOSEFO relies on, and now taking over UK sector shoulder measurement authority that NOSEFO previously held.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/nosefo.no
• Instagraminstagram.com/nosefo.no
• TikToktiktok.com/@nosefosikkerhetskurs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nosefonorge

Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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