ABL Group Completes Second In-Country Competency Assessment for NSML’s Marine Leadership Roles

ABL Group Completes Second In-Country Competency Assessment for NSML's Marine Leadership Roles

Bonny Island, Nigeria - August 2025

ABL has successfully completed its second in-country competency assessment for NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Limited (NSML), marking another key milestone in the strategic partnership to elevate marine operational standards at Bonny Terminal.

Led by Daniel Wood, Managing Director of Maritime for Europe and West Africa, and Jim Jack, Senior Consultant, the assessment focused on five critical leadership roles within NSML:

• Manager HSEQ/DPA
• Head of Marine Assets
• Head of Marine Technical Services
• Technical Superintendent
• Operational Superintendent

This initiative builds on the success of the initial assessment for the Head of Marine Operations role and reflects ABL's continued commitment to supporting NSML's long-term marine competency framework, launched in July 2023.

The evaluation process was anchored in Job Competency Profiles (JCPs) developed by ABL, aligned with international maritime standards and NSML's operational context. Using a combination of oral interviews and scenario-based analysis, the assessments explored leadership, safety culture, technical expertise, emergency response, and regulatory compliance.

"This second round of assessments demonstrates the strength of collaboration between our Ports & Harbours, Asset Integrity Management, and ABL Training teams," said Tammi Nicklin, AIM Training Service Manager, ABL. "It's a testament to our shared vision of building resilient, competent marine leadership in West Africa."

ABL Group remains committed to supporting NSML in embedding a robust, transparent, and sustainable competency framework that enhances safety, performance, and leadership across its marine operations.