HOTA

What HOTA does

HOTA (Humberside Offshore Training Association) is a Hull-based Limited Company with Charity Status, founded in 1987, that delivers accredited safety and competency training to workers in the offshore oil & gas, renewables, maritime, and onshore industrial sectors. The company operates two physical training sites in Hull — the Malmo Road Site (with the Cullen and Ellis buildings, including a Working at Height Tower built in April 2023) and the Albert Dock Facility — equipped with HUET/CA-EBS simulators, confined space training areas, firefighting grounds, water/pool facilities, and emergency response equipment. HOTA holds approvals from approximately ten awarding and industry bodies (OPITO, GWO, MCA, STCW, City & Guilds, HSE, IOSH, NEBOSH, RYA, CompEx) and is ISO 9001:2015 certified with UKAS accreditation, enabling it to deliver a catalogue of 100+ courses ranging from £45 to £1,220 excluding VAT.

HOTA generates revenue primarily through per-course fees paid by individual learners (with a £50 non-refundable deposit and balance due one week before start) and corporate clients (invoiced after completion with 30-day payment terms). Supplementary revenue comes from facility and room/pool hire and team building days. Distribution is direct: bookings via telephone (01482 820 567) and email ([email protected]), with optional on-site delivery for certain courses (e.g., Davit Launch Liferaft on-board ship). Marketing is conducted through the HOTA website, Facebook, and Twitter, supplemented by industry-body referral channels (OPITO, GWO, RenewableUK, RYA). Group bookings with a four-delegate minimum are accommodated for on-demand scheduling.

The organization is privately held under charitable governance, led by Chief Executive and Company Secretary Karen Shepherd and Chairman of Trustees Neil McCracken, with 57 employees as of the most recent disclosure. No external funding rounds, M&A activity, or subsidiaries are disclosed. The most recent material operating events were the April 2023 Working at Height Tower build-out and a June 2026 course fee increase — the first price adjustment since April 2022.

Name

HOTA

Legal name

Humberside Offshore Training Association Limited

Website

https://hota.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

HOTA (Humberside Offshore Training Association) is a Hull-based charity-status training provider, founded 1987, delivering ISO 9001-certified and OPITO/GWO/MCA/CompEx/IOSH/NEBOSH-approved safety and competency courses to offshore, renewables, maritime, and onshore industrial workers across 100+ accredited programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Occupational Safety Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389)

akta.pro primary industry

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Training (EDAGANAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Working at Heights, Fall Protection & Scaffolding (EDABAEAH), Electrical Safety & Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) (EDABAEAF)

Keywords

• Offshore safety training
• Maritime certification courses
• Wind turbine training
• Confined space training
• Occupational health safety

Headquarters

HQ city

Hull

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Course Fees: HOTA generates revenue primarily through course fees charged for training courses. Individual learners pay deposits (£50 per course) with balance due one week prior, while corporate clients are invoiced after course completion with 30-day payment terms. Course prices range from £45 to £1,220 depending on course duration and content.
2. Facility and Room/Pool Hire: HOTA offers facilities for hire including rooms and pools for external organizations, providing additional revenue stream.
3. Team Building Days: HOTA provides team building day services as a revenue-generating offering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

HOTA is a Hull-based, ISO 9001:2015 certified training provider delivering internationally approved safety and competency courses for the offshore oil & gas, maritime, renewable energy, and onshore industrial sectors. The company sells classroom and practical training in areas such as BOSIET, HUET, FOET, MIST, STCW survival/firefighting, GWO wind turbine safety, CompEx hazardous-area electrical, City & Guilds confined space, IOSH/NEBOSH health and safety, and RYA marine courses, using its own purpose-built facilities in Hull.

Product overview

HOTA provides an integrated portfolio of internationally approved and certified training programs across twelve distinct course categories serving the offshore oil and gas, maritime, renewable energy, and onshore industrial sectors. The training offerings include BOSIET, HUET, FOET, and MIST for offshore personnel; STCW-compliant maritime courses; GWO wind energy certifications; CompEx and City & Guilds electrical/mechanical certifications; confined space training; emergency response vessel training; medical and first aid courses; IOSH and NEBOSH health and safety qualifications; firefighting certifications; and RYA recreational boating courses. The company operates multiple training facilities in Hull and operates as an ISO 9001:2015 certified organization with approval from major industry bodies including OPITO, GWO, MCA, and various awarding organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Offshore Oil & Gas Training Courses Comprehensive OPITO-approved offshore safety and emergency training including BOSIET, HUET, FOET, MIST, H2S awareness, and offshore first aid courses designed for personnel working in the oil and gas sector.
• Maritime Training Courses STCW-compliant maritime training covering survival techniques, firefighting, rescue boats, medical aid, security duties, and efficient deck hand certification for seafarers.
• Wind Turbine & Renewable Energy Training Courses GWO (Global Wind Organisation) approved training including sea survival, working at heights, manual handling, first aid, fire safety, and advanced rescue for wind turbine technicians.
• Emergency Response Training Courses Specialized courses for offshore installation managers and control room operators covering emergency control, crisis management, and incident response procedures.
• CompEx Electrical & Mechanical and City & Guilds Training Courses CompEx certification and City & Guilds approved courses for explosive atmospheres including Ex01-Ex04 gas electrical, Ex05-Ex06 dust, Ex11 mechanical, and 18th Edition wiring regulations.
• Confined Space Training City & Guilds 6160 City & Guilds approved confined space training covering low, medium, and high risk environments with rescue team operations, accredited under the 6160 qualification.
• Emergency Rescue Response Vessel Training Courses OPITO approved ERRV crew training including FRB boatman, advanced medical aid, and shipboard operations for emergency response vessel personnel.
• Medical - First Aid Training Courses Comprehensive first aid training including GWO first aid, STCW medical aid, HSE offshore first aid, workplace first aid, paediatric first aid, and mental health first aid courses.
• Health & Safety Training Courses IOSH and NEBOSH accredited safety courses including managing safely, working safely, risk assessment, manual handling, and COSHH awareness training.
• Firefighting Training Courses Fire safety training including GWO fire safety, STCW basic and advanced firefighting, fire warden/marshall training, and fire extinguisher practical courses.
• Specialist Training Courses Specialized technical courses including H2S training, weather observation, accident investigation, gas hazards, fork lift truck safety, abrasive wheels, and onshore safety representative training.
• Royal Yachting Association Courses RYA approved courses for recreational and professional mariners including powerboat handling levels 1 and 2, diesel engine maintenance, VHF radio operation, and first aid.
• Facility and Room/Pool Hire Facility hire services including rooms and pools at HOTA's Malmo Road and Albert Dock facilities, available for external organizations.
• Team Building Days Team building day services delivered at HOTA's specialized facilities, providing corporate group experiential activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Training courses certified by internationally recognized bodies (OPITO, GWO, MCA, STCW, City & Guilds) ensuring regulatory compliance for employers
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• QualsafecoreOthersQualsafe is an awarding organization providing regulated qualifications. HOTA delivers Qualsafe approved courses including First Aid at Work, Emergency First Aid at Work, and Principles of COSHH.
• GWO (Global Wind Organisation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHOTA is a GWO Approved training centre delivering wind turbine safety courses including Sea Survival, Working at Heights, Manual Handling, First Aid, Fire Safety, Advanced Rescue, Enhanced First Aid, and WLA training in accordance with GWO standards.
• OPITOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHOTA is an OPITO Approved training centre delivering BOSIET, FOET, HUET with CA-EBS, Compressed Air EBS, Control Room Operator training, OIM Controlling Emergencies training, and ERRV Crew training.
• OLF (Norwegian Approving Body)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorwegian Approving Body for offshore training. HOTA provides Additional Norwegian Training as supplementary training allowing UK workers with BOSIET/FOET to work in the Norwegian Sector.
• MCA (Maritime and Coastguard Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHOTA delivers MCA approved STCW training courses including Basic Fire Prevention & Firefighting, Advanced Fire Fighting, Survival Craft, Fast Rescue Boats, Medical First Aid, and proficiency courses.
• ERRVA (Emergency Response and Rescue Vessel Association)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorERRVA represents emergency response and rescue vessel operators. HOTA provides ERRV Crew Initial Training (ITSO) and FRB Boatman courses.
• RYA (Royal Yachting Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHOTA is an RYA Approved training centre delivering powerboat courses, VHF radio certification, diesel engine training, and first aid courses.
• City and GuildscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHOTA is a City & Guilds Approved centre delivering 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, PAT Testing, Inspection & Testing, Confined Space (6160), and Electric Vehicle Charging courses.
• HSE (Health and Safety Executive)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHSE Approved training provider delivering Offshore First Aid and Offshore First Aid Refresher courses meeting UK HSE requirements for first aid in the workplace.
• CIEH (Chartered Institute of Environmental Health)minorOthersProfessional body for environmental health. HOTA maintains relationship for health and safety training standards.
• IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHOTA is an IOSH Approved training centre delivering Managing Safely, Working Safely, and IOSH Health & Safety Management in Offshore Wind courses.
• NEBOSHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHOTA delivers NEBOSH International Technical Certificate in Oil & Gas Operation Safety courses.
• CAA (Civil Aviation Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHOTA delivers CAA Offshore Radio Operators Certificate of Competence courses preparing learners for CAA examinations.
• CompEx Certification LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHOTA is a CompEx Certification Limited & City and Guilds Approved training provider delivering Ex01-Ex04, Ex05-Ex06, Ex11, and Foundation courses for explosive atmospheres.
• SAW (Seafarers Awareness Week)minorOthersSeafarers Awareness Week promotes awareness of the maritime industry. HOTA participates as a maritime training provider.
• CTP (Career Transition Partnership)minorOthersCareer Transition Partnership provides support for people leaving the Armed Forces. HOTA offers training courses for transitioning personnel.
• HP Training & Consultancy LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSub-contractor partner delivering Dangerous Goods by Air & Sea, Radioactive Material by Air, and Radioactive Material by Sea courses. HP Training & Consultancy Ltd Approval Number: 020149.
• Paul Randall AssociatesminorOthersProfessional consulting partner for health and safety training.
• Mercure Hull Grange ParkminorOthersAccommodation partner offering discounts to HOTA course delegates. Located near HOTA training facilities.
• IASSTminorOthersListed as a useful link for industry information.
• UKOOAminorOthersOil and gas industry association - listed as useful link.
• U.K. STEP CHANGEminorOthersStep Change in Safety - offshore safety improvement initiative. HOTA maintains link for industry safety resources.
• RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution)minorOthersListed as useful link for maritime safety information.
• The Nautical InstituteminorOthersProfessional body for maritime professionals. Listed as useful link.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Falck Safety Services: International safety training provider (formerly part of Falck group) operating in UK and globally. Offers offshore, maritime, and industrial safety courses directly competing with HOTA's portfolio.
• Maersk Training: Global training provider owned by A.P. Moller-Maersk offering STCW, GWO, OPITO, and maritime training across multiple countries. Larger incumbent with broader geographic reach than HOTA but overlapping customer base in offshore and maritime sectors.
• RelyOn Nutec: International safety and emergency response training group with UK operations. Provides OPITO, GWO, STCW, and industrial safety training, competing with HOTA particularly in offshore wind and emergency response segments.

Direct peers

• Survivex: Aberdeen-based training provider offering OPITO, GWO, STCW, and offshore safety courses. Most direct UK competitor to HOTA, serving similar oil & gas, renewables, and maritime workforces with comparable accreditation breadth.
• Stream Marine Training: Glasgow-based maritime and offshore training provider delivering STCW, GWO, and OPITO courses. Direct peer competing with HOTA in Scottish and broader UK maritime training markets.
• 3T Energy Group: Aberdeen-headquartered energy training group (incorporating Survivex and AIS Survivex). Directly competes with HOTA in OPITO, GWO, and offshore safety training across UK and international markets.
• Petans: Norfolk-based OPITO-approved training provider delivering BOSIET, FOET, HUET, and offshore safety courses. Closest geographic competitor to HOTA for UK-based offshore oil & gas personnel training.
• MST Global (Marine, Safety Training): UK-based maritime training provider delivering STCW and MCA-approved courses. Comparable to HOTA's maritime course portfolio, particularly for seafarer certification and survival craft training.

Others

• RenewableUK: UK trade association for wind and marine renewables. HOTA is a member and benefits from RenewableUK industry positioning; relevant ecosystem participant for the renewables training market HOTA serves.
• CompEx Certification Body: UK-based certification body governing CompEx hazardous area training. HOTA is an approved CompEx training provider; this is the standards body rather than a direct competitor, but relevant for understanding the regulatory ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HOTAltd
• Facebookfacebook.com/HOTALtd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/humberside-offshore-training-association

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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