No. 1 Crew Management Agency In Nigeria

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ABI ASSOCIATES LIMITED

We are a  Company registered in Nigeria with the Corporate Affairs Commission under the Nigerian Companies and Allied Matter Act of 1990 as a Private Limited Liability Organization in 1995 to undertake the business of :

– Manning / Crew Management of Seafarers

– Facilitation of trainings for Seafarers

– Industrial Relations

– Collective Bargaining Agreement

– Labour Management Services

Who We Are

We are  registered with the Nigerian Maritime Administration & Safety Agency (NIMASA). The Company headquarters is located in the Oil-rich city of Port-Harcourt, South-south, Nigeria. ABI Associates is a privately owned Company.

Our core business activity is Crew Management of Seafarers.

The Company employs in excess of 1,500 competent and qualified seafarers(Officers and Ratings) with a database of well trained and experienced seafarers in excess of 2,000 available to serve onboard vessels in Oil and Gas industry in Nigeria and onboard Ocean going vessels and render all other marine related services to both local and foreign Principals. 

Our Vision

  • To become a leading Crew Management Agency  in the Nigerian Maritime sector with a world class service delivery.

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Our Mission

  • To provide ingenious solutions without compromising on quality and safety of crew client’s interest.
  • To Provide highly trained, skilled, and motivated seafarers and offshore support staff.

Our Uniqueness

Why you need to talk to us:

  • Your vessel deserves a highly skilled and well-motivated crew and a reliable crew administrator.
  • We offer our clients cost-saving solutions without compromising on quality service delivery.
  • We offer efficient global services for reliable local partners worldwide

Our Goals

Safety

We are foremost committed to the safety of our crews and our client’s interests by ensuring that experienced, competent, and well-trained crews are assigned to work on the vessel to achieve zero injuries to personnel, damage to equipment, environment and reputation.

Quality Service

To provide without compromise to standards, quality services that are tailored to meet our client’s specific needs.

Client-focused Solutions

To meet and exceed our client’s expectations by providing cost-effective services and ingenious solutions that serve their best interest.

Competency

To become a resource center for well trained, motivated, experienced, competent seafarers and offshore support staff.

Our Core Values

  • Responsibilty : We ensure safety of life at sea, protecting the environment, and being socially responsible.
  • Fairness : We embody a culture of equal opportunities irrespective of race, gender, beliefs or ethnicity.
  • Trust : We build a bond of trust and respect our relationships with our clients, workers and the compatriots we interface with in our daily business.
  • Reliability : We are seen as a reliable partner by our clients because we keep our end of the bargain.
  • Client Satisfaction: We take every of our clients’ transactions with every sense of accountability to meet and exceed their expectations.
  • Integrity: Our Core Value is integrity to the welfare, renumeration and compensation due our Seafarers

Our Clients

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ABI Associates Limited has been called upon to provide Crew Management Services to various companies operating in Nigeria, Middle East and Europe:

  • Oil Nigeria Limited
  • Maersk Nigeria Limited
  • Milford Marine Nigeria Limited
  • Seabulk Offshore Operators Nigeria Limited
  • Brovig Offshore ASA Norway
  • Bahwan Lamnalco Co. Oman
  • Lamnalco Nigeria Limited
  • Svitzer/Wijsmuller
  • Ligabue Catering Services SA
  • Transocean Support Services Limited
  • Coastal Inland Marine Services
  • C&I Leasing Plc
  • Agon Oil and Gas Ltd.
  • Almina Marine Ltd.
  • Seaways International  Ltd

Our Leadership

Management Team

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Mr. A.S Shita-Bey FCIPD (Chairman)

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Mr. O.S. Esho (General Manager)

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Mrs. O. Adigun (Asst. General Manager)

Management Team

  • ABI Associates Limited is managed by the Chairman Mr. A.S Shita-Bey FCIPD, and directly assisted by the General Manager and the Assistant General Manager.
  • The Chairman is a Fellow of U.K Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development with over 40 years of experience as Human Resource Manager.
  • The General Manager, a graduate of geology, has over 30 years experience in crew management and administration.
  • The Assistant General Manager, a graduate of Business Management, has over 15 years of Administrative experience.