Maersk Training and WWS Energies sign long-term partnership to bring OPITO and GWO training to Angola

Ten-year cooperation set to expand WWS Energies' training capacity from 1,500 to 7,000 learners a year and introduce internationally accredited safety training to the region

Dubai, Wednesday 21^st October 2026 – Maersk Training has signed a 5 +5 year partnership with WWS Energies, a leading training provider in Angola and West Africa, to develop a training ecosystem for the energy, maritime, offshore and industrial sectors in the region.

The agreement, signed in August 2026, builds on an established relationship: WWS Energies has been Maersk Training's TMS delivery partner for several years. Local delivery planning is already underway.

Under the partnership, the two companies will introduce OPITO-accredited emergency response training to Angola, including Helideck Emergency Response Team Member and Leader (HERTM/HERTL), Offshore Emergency Response Team Member and Leader (OERTM/OERTL) and Major Emergency Management Initial Response (MEMIR). Global Wind Organisation (GWO) courses will follow in a phased roll-out.

Maersk Training's Solutions team, who were closely involved in shaping the partnership, will also support the delivery of WWS Energies' new training centre in Luanda, which is expected to open in Q1 2027.

The partnership is designed to grow capacity significantly. WWS Energies currently trains around 1,500 candidates a year; the ambition is to reach 7,000 a year as the programme scales.

For Maersk Training, the cooperation strengthens its presence in Angola and supports its aim of offering clients standardised training to OPITO, STCW and GWO standards wherever they operate. It will serve existing clients in the region and open the door to new ones.

Thomas Brunet, Group CEO of WWS Energies, said:

"Over the last few years, we have positioned ourselves as the training leader in Angola and West Africa. Having Maersk Training as a partner will benefit African workers and international crews alike by continuously raising the quality standard through OPITO and additional international accreditation. I'm looking forward to this collaboration and to delivering operational excellence together."

Sara Verghese, Senior Account Manager for Maersk Training Solutions, who leads the partnership, said:

"WWS Energies has been a trusted delivery partner for several years, and this agreement takes our relationship to a new level. Together we'll bring internationally recognised OPITO and GWO standards to Angola, giving our clients and the region's energy and maritime workforce access to the same accredited training our clients rely on around the world."

The agreement was signed on behalf of Maersk Training by Vijay Rangachari, Managing Director (AMEA).

About Maersk Training
Maersk Training, a subsidiary of the A.P. Moller - Maersk Group, is a global provider of training and competence solution, helping organisations improve safety, operational performance, and workforce capability across a range of industries including wind, oil and gas, maritime, and beyond. Maersk H2S Safety Services is a subsidiary of Maersk Training and is a global provider of gas detection and safety services in off- and onshore energy industries.

About WWS Energies
For over 12 years, WWS Energies has been a trusted partner for energy companies across the world. We specialize in project management, skill development, HSE compliance, and more. Our mission is to provide tailored solutions that enable our clients to succeed in complex and challenging environments.

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