Our Certifications

The Norwegian Maritime Authority is an administrative agency in Norway with authority and responsibility over Norwegian- and foreign-registered ships calling at Norwegian ports. The Directorate prioritizes the safety of life, health, the environment, and property, and its primary objective is to maintain high standards of qualification, working conditions, and living conditions for seafarers.

The Norwegian Maritime Authority also serves as an approving body for various competency requirements (curricula), procedures, and certifications related to the STCW Convention. OComp is approved by the Norwegian Maritime Authority as a maritime training center to offer STCW courses in safety and security.

Offshore Norway administers the certification program for safety and emergency response training on the Norwegian continental shelf. The program sets clear requirements for quality systems, content, facilities, and instructor competence – and is designed to ensure that all personnel working offshore receive training that maintains a high and consistent standard.

As an approved training provider under this scheme, OComp meets all requirements set forth in Offshore Norway’s Main Document and Guideline 002. This means that we have documented processes for course development, delivery, evaluation, and improvement – and that our courses align with the recommended plan and learning outcomes.

The IWCF (International Well Control Forum) was established in 1992. The organization sets standards for courses, training centers, simulators, instructors, and simulator sensors, and administers certifications in the fields of drilling and well control.

IWCF’s accreditation of course providers ensures that training is delivered in accordance with IWCF requirements. Through our brand name NPS (Norwegian Petroleum Technical Center), we are accredited to conduct IWCF courses in drilling and well control.

The IADC (International Association of Drilling Contractors) is a global trade association that represents the drilling industry and develops and maintains internationally recognized standards for well control training through its WellSharp™ program. The program sets requirements for course content, training centers, simulators, instructors, and assessment systems.

IADC’s accreditation of training providers ensures that training is conducted in accordance with industry standards, with a particular focus on operational relevance, risk understanding, and decision support. Through its course concept and professional environment, OComp is approved as an IADC WellSharp provider for the Driller and Supervisor levels.

The Norwegian Coastal Administration is a national agency responsible for coastal management, maritime safety, and emergency response to acute pollution. ISPS – Port Security: The ISPS Code (International Ship and Port Facility Security Code) was adopted by the United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) to improve the security of ships engaged in international voyages and port facilities serving such ships.The Norwegian Coastal Administration is responsible for implementing the ISPS Code and port security regulations in all Norwegian ports and port facilities covered by these regulations. OComp is authorized by the Norwegian Coastal Administration to offer ISPS courses and PFSO courses for port personnel.

Telenor Kystradio’s services, products, and infrastructure together form a secure link between sea and land.

Telenor Kystradio has a technical infrastructure consisting of 123 VHF base stations and 32 MF stations with associated antenna systems.

In total, there are approximately 550 radios in the network. OComp is authorized by Telenor Kystradio to offer radio operator courses such as VHF/SRC and ROC courses.

Bureau Veritas offers services such as inspections, testing, auditing, certification, and classification. Bureau Veritas’s subsidiary, Bureau Veritas Certification, is one of Norway’s and the world’s largest certification companies.

OComp is certified by Bureau Veritas in accordance with the ISO 9001:2015 standard. The certification ensures that OComp has a quality management system and complies with the requirements for quality management and monitoring set forth by the ISO 9001:2015 standard. We therefore place a strong emphasis on HSE and quality improvement in our daily operations through customer focus, sound processes, and continuous improvement.

Bureau Veritas, as a classification society, has audited OComp, enabling us to be approved as a maritime training center.

OComp is registered with Magnet JQS, a portal that supports supplier qualification. By managing supplier information and mitigating supply chain risks, Magnet JQS contributes to efficient procurement processes in accordance with applicable EU regulations.

Magnet JQS provides standardized supplier information to support qualification and procurement processes for both operators and other purchasing organizations. This includes company information (contact information, location, key financial figures, references, ownership structure, certificates), the supplier’s products and services, the supplier’s self-assessment, and audit reports.