The Press and Journal (Inverness, Highlands, and Islands)
Maersk £1m training deal with Diamond
Maersk Training has said it will deliver “fit for purpose” and “industryleading” immersive simulation and crew resource management training for Diamond Offshore crews worldwide under a new £1 millionplus contract.
The global training management and service (TMS) agreement will also see Maersk Training deliver a full suite of upskilling and competency management services through its smartphone-based TMS app.
These services include training management administration, competency programme management and licence management
The app also has a learning management system, e-learning hosting and digital expense management.
The new deal means US-headquartered drilling contractor
Diamond Offshore, whose global operations include a base in Dyce, Aberdeen, will have access to a worldwide network of more than 500 qualified third-party training providers, with preferred pricing agreements negotiated by Maersk Training.
Johan Uggla, chief executive, Maersk Training, said: “We know how much Diamond values the importance of fit-for-purpose immersive simulation training and we are eager to carry their legacy training programmes into the future.
“We are also extremely excited about the enhanced mobile app capabilities we will be delivering for Diamond.
“These upgrades and new features make our app a one-of-a-kind solution and a trendsetter for the oil and gas, wind, and maritime industries.”