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Celebrating a Decade of Offshore Excellence: OCR Alumni Success Stories
May 2025
As we celebrate 10 years of the Offshore Client Representative (OCR) Course, we’re turning the spotlight onto the people behind the progress: our alumni. Their stories show us that learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door, it extends offshore, into every decision made, every team led, and every challenge overcome.
As we celebrate 10 years of the Offshore Client Representative (OCR) Course, we’re turning the spotlight onto the people behind the progress: our alumni. Their stories show us that learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door, it extends offshore, into every decision made, every team led, and every challenge overcome.
Mental Health Awareness Week 2025: Strength in Community Offshore & Beyond
May 2025
As we mark Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, we’re encouraged to reflect on this year’s powerful theme: Community. For those of us working offshore, this message couldn’t be more relevant.
As we mark Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, we’re encouraged to reflect on this year’s powerful theme: Community. For those of us working offshore, this message couldn’t be more relevant.
Celebrating Women of OMPA This International Women’s Day
March 2025
This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the incredible women driving OMPA. From recruitment to finance, they bring passion and innovation to all they do. Join us in celebrating their achievements and meeting the powerhouse team behind OMPA!
This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the incredible women driving OMPA. From recruitment to finance, they bring passion and innovation to all they do. Join us in celebrating their achievements and meeting the powerhouse team behind OMPA!
Maximising LinkedIn: How to Get Noticed by Recruiters
February 2025
LinkedIn isn’t just an online CV —it’s your personal brand, your digital handshake, and your golden ticket to exciting career opportunities. But are you really making the most of it?
LinkedIn isn’t just an online CV —it’s your personal brand, your digital handshake, and your golden ticket to exciting career opportunities. But are you really making the most of it?
End of Year Address by the MD of OMPA
December 2024
" Energy and persistence conquer all things” - Benjamin Franklin
" Energy and persistence conquer all things” - Benjamin Franklin
Top Interview Tips for Landing a Permanent Offshore Position
November 2024
As the offshore industry continues to evolve, we notice more companies investing in their internal teams by offering permanent positions. When securing a permanent position, an interview will be required—grounded upon the idea of testing your skills and experience, and how they relate to the wider team and business values. Our People Manager, Summer Edwards shares some simple but powerful tips on how you can boost your chances of success.
As the offshore industry continues to evolve, we notice more companies investing in their internal teams by offering permanent positions. When securing a permanent position, an interview will be required—grounded upon the idea of testing your skills and experience, and how they relate to the wider team and business values. Our People Manager, Summer Edwards shares some simple but powerful tips on how you can boost your chances of success.
Unlock Your Potential: The Power of CPD Training in the Offshore Industry
September 2024
In the fast paced world of offshore marine operations, staying ahead isn’t just a good idea - it’s
vital. To thrive, you need to be prepared for whatever comes your way. That’s where Continuing
Professional Development (CPD) plays a crucial role.
In the fast paced world of offshore marine operations, staying ahead isn’t just a good idea - it’s
vital. To thrive, you need to be prepared for whatever comes your way. That’s where Continuing
Professional Development (CPD) plays a crucial role.
10 Core Qualities of Effective Offshore Operational Personnel
July 2024
Success in the contracting world is not just about having the right technical skills or qualifications. It’s about having the right blend of personal attributes, professional ethics, and effective communication skills as well as how you interact with your team, how you manage crises, and how you maintain safety and productivity.
Success in the contracting world is not just about having the right technical skills or qualifications. It’s about having the right blend of personal attributes, professional ethics, and effective communication skills as well as how you interact with your team, how you manage crises, and how you maintain safety and productivity.
Navigating Mental Wellbeing: OMMH Team Shares Their Insights
May 2024
Dive into an array of self-care practices for maintaining mental well-being, as revealed by the OMMH team. Gain valuable insights from management, operations, and beyond on prioritising mindset and reconnecting with nature. Explore diverse strategies for nurturing your mental health journey.
Dive into an array of self-care practices for maintaining mental well-being, as revealed by the OMMH team. Gain valuable insights from management, operations, and beyond on prioritising mindset and reconnecting with nature. Explore diverse strategies for nurturing your mental health journey.
Life as an Offshore ROV Supervisor
February 2024
Ever wondered what life as an Offshore ROV Supervisor is all about?
We spoke with Stefan Dobrica, who has been an ROV Supervisor for 3 years, to learn more about the role.
Ever wondered what life as an Offshore ROV Supervisor is all about?
We spoke with Stefan Dobrica, who has been an ROV Supervisor for 3 years, to learn more about the role.
Benefits of Using Experienced Recruitment Specialists to Source Your Workforce
September 2023
Resourcing top calibre people in the highly dynamic and competitive Offshore Energy industry can be extremely time consuming and admin heavy.
Using an industry seasoned recruitment company with a strong and successful track record can significantly reduce hiring time cycles, costs and risk.
Resourcing top calibre people in the highly dynamic and competitive Offshore Energy industry can be extremely time consuming and admin heavy.
Using an industry seasoned recruitment company with a strong and successful track record can significantly reduce hiring time cycles, costs and risk.
From the Skies to the Seas
June 2023
One man’s account of leaving the Royal Air Force after 12 years’ service, to join the Offshore sector.
One man’s account of leaving the Royal Air Force after 12 years’ service, to join the Offshore sector.
HSE at OMPA
April 2023
Our Group QHSE Manager, Dylan Stewart, sheds some light on how OMPA promotes HSE in the workplace.
OMPA is a people business, this means people are at the heart of everything we do, we put them first. Or goal is for everyone to work safely together, with zero injuries, and to go home safely to their family and friends.
Our Group QHSE Manager, Dylan Stewart, sheds some light on how OMPA promotes HSE in the workplace.
OMPA is a people business, this means people are at the heart of everything we do, we put them first. Or goal is for everyone to work safely together, with zero injuries, and to go home safely to their family and friends.
What to include? What to avoid? Top tips on how to create an effective CV
March 2023
Creating a CV as an offshore contractor that showcases you as a subject matter expert can be tricky, especially when there are many years of experience to condense. What to include? What to avoid? We asked our friends at The CV Squad for some tips on how to create an effective CV.
Creating a CV as an offshore contractor that showcases you as a subject matter expert can be tricky, especially when there are many years of experience to condense. What to include? What to avoid? We asked our friends at The CV Squad for some tips on how to create an effective CV.
Farewell and Welcome
January 2023
We bid a fond farewell to one of our long-standing trainers and a warm welcome to two new trainers.
We bid a fond farewell to one of our long-standing trainers and a warm welcome to two new trainers.
A day in the life of a Project Engineer in the Offshore Environment
October 2022
Ever wondered what life as a Project Engineer is all about?
We chatted to James Renny-Smith from OMS International about what a typical day looks like, his roles and responsibilities and what challenges he faces in his role.
Ever wondered what life as a Project Engineer is all about?
We chatted to James Renny-Smith from OMS International about what a typical day looks like, his roles and responsibilities and what challenges he faces in his role.
Why do we need to invest in knowledge-based Offshore Training?
August 2022
The Offshore Industry is changing rapidly with fast growth seen in the renewables industry and sweeping changes in technologies. Inevitably, this has also led to a change in corporate strategies and developments. So, what has been the impact of all this on our Offshore workforce?
The Offshore Industry is changing rapidly with fast growth seen in the renewables industry and sweeping changes in technologies. Inevitably, this has also led to a change in corporate strategies and developments. So, what has been the impact of all this on our Offshore workforce?
Life as an Offshore Client Representative
April 2022
Ever wondered what life as an Offshore Client Representative is all about?
We chatted to Bill Bulloch who has over 14 years’ experience as an Offshore Client Site Representative in the Renewables and Energy industry.
Read what he has to say about a typical day, his roles and responsibilities and life on board a vessel.
Ever wondered what life as an Offshore Client Representative is all about?
We chatted to Bill Bulloch who has over 14 years’ experience as an Offshore Client Site Representative in the Renewables and Energy industry.
Read what he has to say about a typical day, his roles and responsibilities and life on board a vessel.
What to expect when working Offshore
January 2022
The offshore sector has a wide range of interesting and exciting job opportunities available, many of which are very well paid plus you get to escape the rush hours, the queues and the mundane routines of working on land. Working offshore generally means working away from the coast in a body of water so naturally life is going to be different to that of living and working onshore.
The offshore sector has a wide range of interesting and exciting job opportunities available, many of which are very well paid plus you get to escape the rush hours, the queues and the mundane routines of working on land. Working offshore generally means working away from the coast in a body of water so naturally life is going to be different to that of living and working onshore.
How to improve your CV
October 2021
When was the last time you read your own CV? Many of us use the same CV for years and wonder why we’re not being offered the jobs we really want – keeping it updated could be the key to your new career!
When was the last time you read your own CV? Many of us use the same CV for years and wonder why we’re not being offered the jobs we really want – keeping it updated could be the key to your new career!