Offshore safety permit

Appointed by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to manage the Offshore Safety Permit (OSP), the official Personnel Accountability System for Nigeria's oil & gas industry. We ensure safe, compliant, and efficient personnel tracking for offshore, swamp, and inland waterway operations.

Your Trusted Partner for Offshore Safety Compliance in Nigeria

WAEL is appointed by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to manage the Offshore Safety Permit (OSP) — the official Personnel Accountability System for Nigeria's oil and gas industry. All companies operating offshore, in swamps, or on inland waterways are required to register their personnel. Our secure, real-time system tracks workforce movement, qualifications, and competences, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Who Requires An OSP

Comprehensive coverage for all personnel involved in Nigeria's offshore oil & gas operations.

Nigerian Offshore Workers

All Nigerian nationals working in offshore oil & gas operations.

Expatriate Offshore Workers

Foreign nationals employed in Nigerian offshore facilities.

State Dignitaries Visiting an Offshore Location

Government officials visiting offshore installations.

State VIPs Visiting an Offshore Location

Very Important Persons requiring offshore access.

Types Of Offshore Safety Permit

First-time Registration

Your initial OSP registration, including data capture and card issuance for new offshore personnel.

Renewal

Annual renewal of your OSP to maintain active status and continued offshore access.

One-Time Flyer

Request access for a single offshore trip without a full annual permit.

OSP Card Reprint

Replacement card in case of loss, damage, or update to your details.

Why you should have an Offshore Safety Permit

Personnel Accountability in the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry.

Enhanced Safety and Security.

Helps to Enforce Rest Periods

Holds details of persons to contact in case of emergency

Enables operators to efficiently plan, monitor and control personnel movement to and from offshore facilities

How to Obtain an Offshore Safety Permit (OSP) in 5 Simple Steps

Step 1 -
Registration

Register as an individual or as a company (IOC or service provider) and upload your offshore personnel details into our system.
Ensure you have:

An active Medical Fitness Certificate
A valid Safety Training Certificate

Step 2 -
Validation Check

For company registrations, your organization verifies and confirms the accuracy of uploaded personnel data. For individuals, we conduct the validation directly.

Step 3 -
Payment

Pay the applicable permit fees for each registered personnel or individual.

Step 4 -
Image Capture

You can proceed for image capturing at personnel designated verification point.

Step 5 -
Permit Issuance

Receive a notification to collect your OSP card(s) at designated pick-up point.

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