What SAFER Training does

SAFER Training provides health, safety, and environmental training, competence development, and emergency-response services to offshore oil and gas operators, subsea operators, marine contractors, and training providers. Its course portfolio includes OPITO-approved lifeboat coxswain, competence assessor, internal verifier, internal auditor, OIM, control room operator, and major emergency management programs, delivered through classroom, on-site, e-learning, blended, and practical hands-on formats. Technical delivery assets include lifeboat and fast-rescue-craft simulators, Helicopter Underwater Escape Trainers, virtual-reality experiences, and bespoke fire, confined-space, and working-at-height systems.\n\nSAFER Training operates training centers in Aberdeen and Liverpool and reports delivery in more than 50 countries. It generates revenue through per-delegate course fees, with selected blended qualifications listed at £425-£680 and volume discounts potentially available, as well as through training and competence consultancy, simulation-equipment sales, and turnkey OPITO in a Box packages. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales, online delivery, on-site training, and partnerships including Virtual Marine for simulation technology, RelyOn Nutec for Qatar, and Crowley Engineering for global equipment supply. The company reports more than 100 years of combined team experience, but total headcount and revenue are not disclosed.

Name

SAFER Training

Website

https://safer-training.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

SAFER Training provides health, safety, and competence training to offshore oil and gas operators, subsea operators, and marine contractors. It combines OPITO-aligned courses with lifeboat, HUET, and virtual-reality simulation, consultancy, and turnkey training-center equipment packages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Offshore Safety and HSE Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Response, Fire Safety & Evacuation (EDABAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Occupational Safety & OSHA Compliance (EDABAEAA), Maritime Safety Management Systems & Training (ISM/ISO 45001, Drills, Competency) (TLAHANAF), Working at Heights, Fall Protection & Scaffolding (EDABAEAH), Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Training (EDAGANAI)

Keywords

• Offshore safety training
• OPITO approved courses
• Lifeboat coxswain training
• HUET training services
• Oil and gas HSE training

Headquarters

HQ city

Aberdeen

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Course Delivery: Revenue from delivering OPITO-approved training courses including lifeboat coxswain training, competence assessor training, internal verifier training, OIM controlling emergencies, MEMIR, and control room operator training. Courses offered in multiple formats including e-learning, classroom, and blended delivery.
2. Training Equipment Sales: Sale and supply of training equipment including HUET simulators, lifeboat simulators, certified HUET/heli winches, bespoke fire fighting training systems, confined space units, and working at height units.
3. Training and Competence Consultancy: Consultancy services including training needs analyses, competence standards development, training and learning intervention design, HSE and technical training advice.
4. OPITO in a Box Services: Turnkey packages for training providers including equipment, consultancy support, and OPITO approval support for establishing their own training facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SAFER Training delivers OPITO-approved health, safety and environmental (HSE) training, competence assessment, and consultancy services for subsea, marine, and offshore oil and gas operators. Offerings include classroom, e-learning, blended and simulator-based lifeboat coxswain, HUET, OIM emergency management, and assessor/verifier training, supported by training equipment supply (HUET simulators, lifeboat simulators, fire fighting systems) and bespoke 'OPITO in a Box' turnkey training centre solutions.

Product overview

SAFER Training is a specialized training and consultancy services company providing solutions to subsea operators, marine contractors, and oil and gas companies. The company operates a portfolio of OPITO-approved training courses (delivered via e-Learning, classroom, and blended formats), professional competence assessment and verification qualifications (via OPITO and SQA frameworks), and specialized simulation equipment including HUET simulators and lifeboat/Fast Rescue Craft simulators. Their course offerings include Lifeboat Coxswain Further Training (Twin Fall and Free Fall), Assessor/Internal Verifier/Auditor Initial Training Standards, OIM Controlling Emergencies, Control Room Operator Emergency Response, and Major Emergency Management programs. Equipment offerings include Helicopter Underwater Escape Trainers and comprehensive OPITO in a Box training center packages. Training is delivered through their own facilities (Aberdeen and Liverpool offices) and via partner locations globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OPITO Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain Further Training (Twin Fall) OPITO-approved further training for offshore lifeboat coxswains delivered via Twin Fall lifeboat simulator, enabling practice in a range of scenarios in a safe and controlled environment. Targeted at offshore oil and gas and marine personnel needing OPITO lifeboat coxswain competency.
• OPITO Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain Further Training (Free Fall) OPITO-approved further training for offshore lifeboat coxswains delivered via Free Fall lifeboat simulator, allowing practice of scenarios that cannot be safely practised offshore. Aimed at offshore lifeboat coxswains and seafarers needing OPITO competency.
• OPITO Assessor Initial Training Standard (Blended Learning) Blended learning course (£520 per delegate) for individuals designated to be Assessors, combining e-learning theory with online workshop practicals and leading to OPITO Assessor Vocational Qualification at SCQF level 8.
• OPITO Assessor Initial Training Standard (Blended Learning) - Russian Language Russian-language delivery of the OPITO Assessor blended learning course at £520 per delegate, combining e-learning with online workshops and leading to the OPITO Assessor Vocational Qualification.
• OPITO Internal Verifier Initial Training Standard (Blended Learning) Blended learning course (£425 per delegate) for individuals designated as Internal Verifiers, combining e-learning with online workshops and leading to OPITO Internal Verifier Vocational Qualification at SCQF level 8.
• OPITO Internal Verifier Initial Training Standard (Blended Learning) - Russian Language Russian-language delivery of the OPITO Internal Verifier blended learning course at £425 per delegate, combining e-learning with online workshops.
• OPITO Internal Auditor Initial Training Standard (Blended Learning) Blended learning course (£495 per delegate) for individuals designated as internal auditors, enabling learners to acquire knowledge and skills to carry out internal audits, leading to OPITO Internal Auditor Vocational Qualification at SCQF level 7.
• OPITO Assessor Vocational Qualification (Blended Learning) Vocational qualification (£680) for individuals appointed or to be appointed to the Assessor role, with 120 guided learning hours and workplace evidence assessment across a minimum of two candidates.
• OIM Controlling Emergencies OPITO-approved formal assessment for personnel deemed ready by their employer to be assessed in the OIM role during emergency situations, covering Production Operations, Drilling Operations, Mobile/Floating Installations and NUIs, with recommended re-assessment every 3 years.
• OPITO Control Room Operator Emergency Response Standard Formal assessment for Control Room Operators during emergency situations in a simulated environment, covering maintaining state of readiness, controlling critical situations and emergency response coordination.
• OPITO Major Emergency Management - Initial Response Training Training for personnel designated as emergency management team members or support staff, covering command, control, communications and stress-related factors in major emergencies, with role-play in a minimum of two emergency scenarios.
• SQA Unit J8RR 04 - Assess Learner Achievement in the Workplace SQA-accredited blended course (£680) with 12 sessions covering assessment of learning and development against agreed criteria using direct methods (observation, examination of work products, questioning) and indirect methods (discussion, testimony, learner statements).
• SQA Unit J8RT 04 - Internally Monitor and Maintain Quality of Workplace Assessment SQA-accredited blended learning course (£550) for monitoring assessment processes and decisions within an organisation, covering preparation for internal quality assurance, planning, monitoring and feedback to assessors.
• Training and Competence Consultancy Consultancy services including training needs analyses, competence standards and profile development, linking training interventions to job roles, and advice on HSE and technical training standards aligned to IMCA, Step Change in Safety, OPITO and IOSH, for oil and gas, marine and subsea operators.
• Customised and Bespoke Course Development Expert course designers create highly customised training materials tailored to industry-specific needs, delivered via e-learning, classroom training and practical hands-on sessions, both on-site and at SAFER Training's facilities, for subsea, marine and oil and gas clients.
• Helicopter Underwater Escape Trainer (HUET) Equipment Supply Specialised training equipment for helicopter underwater escape training for Energy Sector personnel relying on helicopter transport over water, supplying HUET simulators and certified HUET/heli winches built to OPITO requirements, distributed globally with Crowley Engineering.
• Lifeboat and Fast Rescue Craft Simulators Training simulators for lifeboat and Fast Rescue Craft (FRC) operations, including helicopter, fire, helideck and confined space simulators built and installed worldwide to OPITO, GWO and STCW approval standards, supplied and supported globally via Crowley Engineering.
• OPITO in a Box Turnkey Training Centre Package Complete training centre solution providing essential safety training equipment (HUET simulators, fire fighting training systems, confined space units, working at height units) plus design, manufacture, installation, commissioning and OPITO approval support, enabling training providers to set up OPITO-approved facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Safe and cost-effective training solution for lifeboat coxswains
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Virtual MarinecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 November 2023Strategic partnership between SAFER Training Scotland Ltd and Virtual Marine (Canadian company) for development of Lifeboat Coxswains training program using state-of-the-art lifeboat simulator. The partnership established a Simulation Training Facility in Aberdeen with OPITO approval for Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain Further Training (Twinfall). Virtual Marine specializes in maritime safety training simulators and provides the simulation technology while SAFER Training provides the training delivery and industry expertise.
• RelyOn Nutec (Middle East)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 8 November 2023Multi-year agreement for delivery of specialist Offshore Lifeboat Coxswains training in Qatar. RelyOn Nutec is a global safety, training, and competency organization, and SAFER Training/VMT provides the specialist simulation technology and training services. The partnership aims to enhance competence and confidence of offshore lifeboat coxswains and seafarers using hands-on, realistic, risk-free training.
• Crowley EngineeringcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal agreement for supply of training simulation equipment including HUET simulators, certified HUET/heli winches, bespoke fire fighting training systems, complete modular training systems, confined space units, and working at height units. Crowley Engineering, based in Cork (Ireland), is a leading manufacturer of industrial products. This agreement complements and strengthens the existing 'OPITO in a Box' products and services, providing training providers access to proven, reliable equipment with full support from design through OPITO approval.
• OATC (Offshore Africa Training Centre)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffshore Africa Training Centre is the leading South African training centre with OPITO approval, specializing in Rigging and Lifting operations, BanksMan & Slinger, and Offshore Survival courses. Partnership provides range of OPITO courses including Rigger training, BanksMan & Slinger training, and BOSIET/FOET courses.
• ECR ResourcesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerECR Ltd provides practical emergency response management through competence-led consultancy, training and exercise solutions. The team has high levels of experience in Oil and Gas, Maritime, Petrochemical, and Mining sectors, bringing proven methods and simplicity for emergency management systems.
• RigworldminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRigworld Services is an upstream Oil and Gas Service Company providing offshore, onshore and near shore oil and gas services in Ghana and West Africa. Registered with the Petroleum Commission (Ghana regulator), providing offshore training and services to E&P companies and drilling contractors.
• City of Glasgow CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for showcasing Immersive Cabin Lifeboat Simulator along with Virtual Reality Fast Rescue Craft experience at SPE Offshore Europe event. City of Glasgow College provides educational expertise and industry connections in Scotland's offshore training ecosystem.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RelyOn Nutec: Global safety, training and competency services company offering offshore lifeboat coxswain, HUET, and emergency response training — directly overlapping SAFER Training's core course portfolio and a current channel partner in Qatar.
• Maersk Training: Provides offshore, maritime and wind safety training globally, including lifeboat, HUET, firefighting and emergency response courses — the closest scale competitor to SAFER Training's OPITO-aligned portfolio.
• Survivex: UK-based (Aberdeen) training centre delivering OPITO-approved offshore safety courses including BOSIET, FOET, HUET, and lifeboat coxswain — a direct domestic peer competing for the same North Sea customer base.
• Virtual Marine: Canadian maritime safety simulation technology provider and SAFER Training's technology partner for the Aberdeen lifeboat simulator; offers competing simulation-based training solutions to other training providers globally.
• Stream Marine Training: UK maritime and offshore training provider offering STCW, OPITO and offshore safety courses including HUET, firefighting and lifeboat — directly comparable course catalogue and target market to SAFER Training.

Broad incumbents

• Falck Safety Services: Part of Falck Group, delivers a broad portfolio of safety and emergency response training to offshore and industrial customers globally — overlaps with SAFER Training's courses but operates at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Survitec Group: Global survival and safety solutions provider that combines safety equipment manufacturing with training services — overlaps with SAFER Training on lifeboats, immersion suits and emergency response training.
• Kongsberg Maritime Training: Division of Kongsberg that delivers maritime and offshore simulation-based training using proprietary K-Sim platforms — adjacent technology competitor to Virtual Marine/SAFER Training's lifeboat and FRC simulators.
• Wärtsilä Land & Sea Academy (Transas): Wärtsilä's maritime training division (incorporating Transas) provides ship-handler and offshore simulation training using Transas/TechSim platforms — competing simulation-based training technology peer.

Regional players

• OATC (Offshore Africa Training Centre): South Africa-based OPITO-approved training centre delivering rigging, lifting and offshore survival courses — a regional peer and current channel partner expanding SAFER Training's footprint into Africa.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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