Empowering maritime and offshore professionals with world-class training since 2008 — committed to safety, excellence, and your career success.
Global Competence Training Center (GCTC) was founded in 2008 with a singular mission: to provide world-class, industry-recognized training for maritime, offshore, and oilfield professionals. What began as a small training facility in Nigeria has grown into one of Africa's premier maritime training institutions.
Our team of certified instructors brings decades of real-world experience from major oil and gas companies, shipping lines, and regulatory bodies. We don't just teach theory — we prepare you for the challenges you'll face on the job.
With over 15,000 trained professionals, 200+ courses, and accreditations from OPITO, STCW, IWCF, and more, GCTC is your trusted partner for career advancement in the maritime industry.
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From a single training room to a global maritime education leader
GCTC Training was established in Lagos, Nigeria, with a focus on basic maritime safety training and STCW certification.
Achieved OPITO approval for offshore safety training, becoming one of the first centers in West Africa to offer BOSIET and FOET courses.
Awarded ISO 9001:2015 for quality management, ISO 14001:2015 for environmental management, and ISO 45001:2018 for occupational health and safety.
Opened a second training facility and achieved IWCF accreditation for well control training, expanding into the oil and gas sector.
Became an MCA-approved MARLINS test center, offering maritime English testing and STCW assessments for seafarers worldwide.
Launched our new LMS platform, enabling online course registration, progress tracking, and digital certificate verification for students globally.
World-class instructors with decades of industry experience
Senior Offshore Safety Instructor
Head of Maritime Training
IWCF Well Control Instructor
MARLINS English Assessor