Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training — the primary safety certificate required to work on oil and gas platforms. Issued by OPITO-accredited training centres, it covers helicopter underwater escape (HUET), CA-EBS breathing systems, sea survival, firefighting, and first aid. Required for platform access in the UK, Norway, and most international oil and gas regions. Valid for 4 years; renewed via FOET.
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8 accredited centres
Netherlands
3 accredited centres
Norway
2 accredited centres
Denmark
2 accredited centres
Germany
3 accredited centres
Poland
1 accredited centre
Spain
1 accredited centre
Ireland
1 accredited centre
Italy
1 accredited centre
Belgium
1 accredited centre
Lithuania
1 accredited centre
Latvia
1 accredited centre
Estonia
1 accredited centre
Turkey
1 accredited centre
United Arab Emirates
5 accredited centres
Qatar
1 accredited centre
Saudi Arabia
5 accredited centres
Egypt
2 accredited centres
Nigeria
4 accredited centres
South Africa
3 accredited centres
Singapore
1 accredited centre
Malaysia
2 accredited centres
Indonesia
2 accredited centres
India
2 accredited centres
Australia
2 accredited centres
Philippines
1 accredited centre
Vietnam
1 accredited centre
Thailand
2 accredited centres
Azerbaijan
1 accredited centre
Kazakhstan
1 accredited centre
United States
2 accredited centres
Brazil
1 accredited centre
Canada
2 accredited centres
Mexico
1 accredited centre
Trinidad & Tobago
1 accredited centre
Centre list last reviewed 2026-07. Always confirm accreditation, dates, and prices directly with the provider before booking.
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