What Charkin Centre does

Charkin Maritime and Offshore Safety Centre (branded as Charkin or CMOSC) is an indigenous Nigerian Marine, Oil and Gas training establishment registered under the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria and headquartered in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Founded in 2001, the company delivers certified basic and advanced STCW courses to the maritime industry and offshore emergency response and well control training to the oil and gas sector, serving seafarers, deck officers, marine engineers, offshore installation personnel, shipping companies, and vessel owners primarily across West Africa. The technical platform is built on simulation-based training infrastructure, including a Full Mission Bridge Simulator, Dynamic Positioning simulators, Free Fall and Twin Fall Life Boat Simulators, Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) equipment, ECDIS training systems, and ASD Tractor TUG simulators, supplemented by a 120-room on-site accommodation facility at its KM 4 East-West Road campus and an annex at Rivers State University of Science and Technology.

Revenue is generated fee-for-service through professional training delivery priced per course per delegate, with course durations ranging from one day (TFOET, CA-EBS) to ten days (GMDSS). Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Certifications are issued under accreditations from NIMASA (STCW 2010), NUPRC (tropical offshore variants), Nautical Institute (Dynamic Positioning), OPITO (BOSIET, HUET, FOET, T-BOSIET, T-FOET, CA-EBS), and IWCF (well control), with offshore crane operations aligned to LOLER and BS7121 standards. Training certificates are valid for fixed periods (1-5 years), driving recurring revalidation demand. Distribution is direct on-site at the Port Harcourt facility, instructor-led with theory, demonstration, and practical delegate participation. The group operates three wholly-owned subsidiaries: Charkin Maritime Academy (seafarer education), Charkin Global Concepts Ltd (ABS/BV/DNV classification-approved marine equipment services), and Charkrew Manning Services Ltd (crew manning, vessel management, marine logistics). No external funding, M&A, or leadership changes are disclosed in the source material.

Name

Charkin Centre

Legal name

Charkin Maritime and Offshore Safety Centre

Website

https://charkincentre.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Charkin Maritime and Offshore Safety Centre is a Nigerian training establishment in Port Harcourt delivering certified STCW, Dynamic Positioning, OPITO offshore safety, and crane operations courses to maritime and oil & gas professionals across West Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Safety Training

NAICS

Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Maritime Safety Management Systems & Training (ISM/ISO 45001, Drills, Competency) (TLAHANAF), Maritime Security Training & Drills (ISPS, Crew Training) (BPAKALAG)

Keywords

• Maritime safety training
• Offshore safety courses
• STCW certification training
• Dynamic positioning training
• Oil and gas training

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Harcourt

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Services: Fee-for-service training programs in maritime, oil & gas, and offshore safety. Programs include STCW courses, offshore emergency response training, dynamic positioning certification, crane operations, and specialized maritime courses. Revenue is generated through course fees paid by individuals or corporate clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Charkin Centre provides accredited maritime and offshore safety training programs for the marine and oil and gas industry. The core offering includes STCW basic and advanced courses, OPITO-approved offshore safety training (BOSIET, HUET, FOET, TFOET, CA-EBS), NUPRC-approved tropical variants, Nautical Institute-accredited Dynamic Positioning courses, and offshore crane operations training. Course delivery is supported by simulation-based technology including bridge simulators, DP simulators, and lifeboat simulators, with on-site accommodation for delegates.

Product overview

Charkin Maritime and Offshore Safety Centre operates a unified training platform providing maritime and offshore safety education. The core offering consists of three main course categories: Maritime training (STCW courses, Dynamic Positioning, Lifeboat Coxswain, Ship Handling, GMDSS, ECDIS, Fire Fighting, Medical Training, Security Training, Resource Management, and Engineering courses), Offshore Oil and Gas training (OPITO-approved BOSIET, HUET, FOET, TFOET, CA-EBS, and NUPRC-approved tropical variants), and Crane Operations (Offshore Crane Operations Stages 1-3). The institution also operates subsidiary brands including Charkin Global Concepts Ltd for marine equipment services and Charkrew Manning Services Ltd for crew manning and vessel management. An online certificate verification system enables third-party validation of certifications. All courses are accredited by international bodies including Nautical Institute, IMO/NIMASA, OPITO, NUPRC, and IWCF.

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Products and services

• STCW Basic Mandatory Training (2010) Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW 2010) training establishing competency standards to ensure safety of life at sea, protect marine environment, and enhance professional qualifications for seafarers. Duration: 5 days, Valid for 5 years.
• Dynamic Positioning Courses (DP Awareness, Induction, Simulator, Revalidation, DPVM) Comprehensive Dynamic Positioning training suite including Awareness (4 days), Induction (5 days), Simulator (5 days), Revalidation (4.5 days), and DP Vessel Maintainer's Course (4.5 days). Accredited by the Nautical Institute.
• Work at Height Training Training for personnel working at elevation, including fall protection and rescue at height procedures.
• Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain Training (Free Fall and Twin Fall) OPITO-approved training for Offshore Lifeboat Coxswains covering Free Fall and Twin Fall variants. Duration: 4 days.
• ASD Tractor TUG Course (Basic and Advanced) Training for Tug Masters on Azimuth Stern Drive maneuvering, towing, pulling, and pushing to support tanker mooring, berthing and un-berthing operations. Basic course is 5 days intensive practical training.
• Ship Handling Course (Basic and Advanced) Training for Masters and Deck officers on vessel maneuverability, safe maneuvering in channels with traffic separation schemes, port approaches, arrival/departure procedures, and restricted waters operations.
• Mooring Master/Loading Master Course (Basic and Advanced) Training on mooring operations in oil and gas offshore environments including mooring to SPM, tandem mooring, spread fix moor, and weather vanning turret moor to FSO/FPSO.
• GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress & Safety System) Training on maritime communication and distress alerting systems for ships. Duration: 10 days (refresher: 5 days).
• ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display & Information Systems) Training for Masters, Chief Mates and watchkeeping officers on ECDIS operation for vessels equipped with electronic chart systems.
• Fire Fighting Training (Basic and Advanced) Basic and Advanced Fire Fighting training for ship officers, crew members, and marine safety personnel to manage and respond to complex fire emergencies.
• Survival Craft and Rescue Boat Training Training including Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat (PSCRB), Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boat (FRC), and COXWAIN training for launching and managing rescue craft in emergency situations.
• Security Training Courses Maritime security training including Proficiency in Security Awareness, Proficiency as Ship Security Officer, International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) Awareness, and Port Facility Security Officer training.
• Medical Training Courses Medical first aid training including Elementary First Aid, Medical First Aid, Proficiency in Medicare, and Designated First Aid & CPR for ship crew and marine personnel.
• Engineering and Technical Courses Technical training including High Voltage (operations above 1000 volts), Rating Forming Part of Engineering Watch, Power Driven Small Craft, and Tanker Familiarization.
• Resource Management Courses Management training including Bridge Resource Management (BRM), Engine Room Resource Management, and Human Element & Leadership Management (HELM) for operational level personnel.
• OPITO BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training) Initial offshore safety and emergency response training for personnel new to offshore oil and gas industry. Covers emergency breathing system during helicopter travel. Duration: 3 days, Valid: 4 years.
• OPITO HUET (Helicopter Underwater Emergency Training) Training equipping offshore workers with skills for helicopter travel to and from offshore installations, covering pre-flight procedures and helicopter ditching escape scenarios.
• OPITO TFOET (Tropical Further Offshore Emergency Training) OPITO-approved further offshore emergency training for personnel traveling to offshore facilities. Duration: 1 day, Valid: 4 years.
• OPITO FOET (Further Offshore Emergency Training) Advanced offshore emergency response training building on BOSIET certification for offshore oil and gas personnel.
• NUPRC TBOSIET and TFOET (Tropical Variants) Tropical variants of Basic and Further Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training approved by NUPRC, tailored for conditions in Nigerian offshore operations.
• Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS) Training for personnel issued CA-EBS during helicopter travel, covering emergency deployment procedures. Duration: 1 day.
• HSE Training Courses (Levels 1, 2 & 3) Health, Safety and Environment training at multiple certification levels for offshore and onshore personnel.
• Authorized Gas Tester Training for personnel performing gas tests for oxygen, flammable and toxic gases, including work in confined spaces. Valid: 2 years.
• Confined Space Entry and Rescue Training for safe entry into and rescue from confined spaces in industrial environments.
• Helicopter Landing Officer and Helideck Assistant Training Training for offshore helicopter operations personnel including Helideck Emergency Response Team Member/Leader and Offshore Helicopter Landing Officer.
• IWCF Well Control Training International Well Control Forum certification training for well control operations in the oil and gas industry.
• Offshore Crane Operations Training (Stages 1, 2, 3) Three-stage offshore crane operations program following LOLER and BS7121 standards, equipping offshore oil and gas professionals with crane operation skills according to safe use regulations.
• Charkin Global Concepts Ltd Services Marine services subsidiary offering ABS, BV, and DNV classification approved services, GMDSS shore-based maintenance, marine navigational equipment sales/repair/maintenance, magnetic compass services, and gyro compass services.
• Charkrew Manning Services Ltd Subsidiary providing manning services and vessel management solutions including manpower supply, crew trainings, vessel management, and marine logistics for the maritime industry.
• Certificate Verification System Online certificate verification portal allowing verification of training certifications by certificate number, name, and course details including expiry dates.

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Maersk Training: Global maritime and offshore safety training provider operating multiple centers worldwide. Directly comparable as a multi-accreditation (STCW, OPITO-aligned) training centre delivering DP, offshore safety and ship handling courses using simulation technology—competing for the same maritime and offshore professional certification demand that Charkin serves.
• RelyOn Nutec: Leading European-headquartered OPITO-approved safety training provider for offshore and maritime industries. Directly comparable because it delivers BOSIET, HUET, FOET, CA-EBS and similar offshore safety certifications that Charkin offers, using simulation and emergency response facilities—the closest large-scale global peer to Charkin's OPITO portfolio.
• Survivex (3t Energy Group): UK-based OPITO-approved training centre delivering offshore safety, fire fighting, HUET and maritime competency courses. Directly comparable to Charkin's offshore oil & gas training arm in course catalog, accreditation profile and simulator-driven delivery model, though it operates from a UK base.
• Petans: UK-based OPITO-approved training provider for offshore oil & gas safety, including BOSIET, HUET, FOET and offshore crane operations. Directly comparable to Charkin's OPITO-certified offshore courses, with similar regulatory moat and physical-infrastructure-based delivery model.
• Stream Marine Training: UK-based maritime and offshore training provider delivering STCW, OPITO-approved safety courses and dynamic positioning programs. Directly comparable to Charkin across maritime and offshore disciplines, particularly in DP and offshore emergency response certifications.
• Offshore Training Center (Houston): US-based OPITO-approved offshore safety and maritime training centre delivering BOSIET, HUET and related certifications. Directly comparable to Charkin's OPITO-aligned offshore portfolio, though operating in the Gulf of Mexico market rather than West Africa.

Emerging players

• Seagull Maritime (Ocean Technologies Group): Maritime e-learning and competency management provider covering STCW-aligned training and onboard training. Comparable to Charkin on the STCW and competency certification dimension, though primarily digital rather than simulator-based, making it a partial competitor on basic courses and an adjacent player on advanced simulation.

Broad incumbents

• Falck Safety Services: Global safety services group with offshore and maritime training capabilities including OPITO-aligned courses. Comparable to Charkin's offshore training offering but operates as part of a much broader emergency response, healthcare and safety services portfolio rather than a focused maritime/offshore training centre.

Regional players

• MSTS Maroc: North African (Morocco) maritime and offshore training provider delivering STCW and safety courses. Comparable to Charkin in product scope and emerging-market positioning, but operates in a different geography rather than directly in West Africa.
• African Maritime Academy: West African maritime training institution delivering STCW-aligned seafarer education. Comparable to Charkin's maritime academy arm in target audience (West African seafarers) and STCW curriculum, with potential overlap in customer base for officer and rating certifications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

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Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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