Training and offshore catering services in Suriname

HCMS N.V. — K&K Heritage Group N.V.

Training & Offshore Catering

Workforce training, certification, and offshore catering services for the Energy Industry — delivered by HCMS in partnership with an internationally certified operator with over 40 years of field experience across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas.

Partnership Strength

HCMS delivers training and offshore catering services through a strategic partnership with Crew4Energy — an internationally accredited operator with over four decades of hands-on experience serving major energy companies worldwide. This partnership combines HCMS's Surinamese employment infrastructure and digital training platform (HCMS Academy) with our partner's operational depth in crew management, safety training, and offshore facility services. The result: a fully integrated, locally registered service that meets international standards while contributing to Suriname's Local Content requirements.

40+
Years Field Experience
MLC
Certified
ISO
9001 Certified
20+
International Clients

Service Line

Training & Workforce Development
Mandatory & Specialised Training
OPITO · STCW · ISM · HACCP

HCMS and our partner deliver training programmes that ensure your workforce meets all international certification standards required for operations in the Energy Industry. From mandatory offshore safety courses to specialised technical and leadership development, we provide both practical (classroom and field-based) training through our partner's facilities and digital training through the HCMS Academy platform.

Mandatory Offshore & Safety Training
  • BOSIET / HUET — Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training
  • OPITO-standard safety certifications for offshore deployment
  • STCW — Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (maritime)
  • ISM Code — International Safety Management compliance training
  • HACCP — Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (food safety for catering crews)
  • Emergency First Aid at Work, Risk Assessment, COSHH
  • General Health & Safety at Work, Manual Handling
Custom & Company-Specific Training
  • Operator-specific safety inductions and project orientations
  • Companywide training programme development (individual, rank, or vessel-specific)
  • Competency assessment and gap analysis using our partner's online appraisal system
  • HSE leadership programmes for supervisors and offshore installation managers
Digital Training — HCMS Academy
  • AI-powered learning management system with certified course completions
  • Convert your SOPs and compliance documents into interactive, certified courses
  • O&G Fundamentals, HSE, Employment Law, Local Content Compliance modules
  • Completion tracking and compliance reports formatted for Staatsolie / PSC requirements
  • Mobile-friendly, self-paced, available 24/7 in multiple languages
Local Content Training Programme: Our partner operates a dedicated Local Content programme developed through collaborations with international clients, technical universities, and vocational schools. The programme trains young Surinamese graduates to international standards, preparing them for careers in the Energy Industry. Graduates enter the HCMS talent database and are available for deployment to operator projects — creating a direct pipeline from education to employment.

Service Line

Offshore Catering & Facility Management
International Offshore Catering
MLC · HACCP · ISO 9001

HCMS provides offshore catering and facility management services to E&P offshore units, renewable energy platforms, and offshore service vessels. Our partner's catering crews are among the best trained in the industry — every team member is certified in Hygiene, HACCP, Emergency First Aid, Risk Assessment, Health & Safety, Nutrition, Special Diets, Manual Handling, and COSHH.

Core Catering Services
  • Full catering and hotel services for offshore installations (FPSO, flotel, platform, vessel)
  • Supply management: food, beverage, and bonded stores
  • Menu planning including nutrition, healthier food options, and special dietary requirements
  • Quality assurance systems ensuring consistently high standards across every unit
Facility Management
  • Offshore facility management and housekeeping services
  • Laundry services for offshore installations
  • Camp management for onshore project sites
  • Catering and safety training for facility crews
  • Certification and audit support (HACCP, ISO, MLC compliance)
Operational Model

All administrative activities are managed onshore by HCMS, allowing the offshore catering crew to focus exclusively on service delivery. Crew employment is handled through HCMS's Employer of Record structure — meaning all catering staff are locally registered, payrolled, and compliant, contributing directly to your Local Content obligations. Our partner's online appraisal system tracks crew performance and professional development, ensuring continuous improvement in service quality.

Competitive Advantage

Why These Services Through HCMS
Local Content Compliance

Training delivered by a Surinamese-registered entity and catering crews employed through HCMS count directly toward your PSC local content obligations. International competitors cannot match this classification.

40+ Years Operational Experience

Our partner has operated in energy markets across Europe, West Africa, the Middle East, the Caribbean, and South America — serving clients including Shell, Staatsolie, Petronas, NAM, and Wintershall. This is not a startup: it is decades of proven delivery.

Hybrid Training Model

Practical, hands-on training through our partner's facilities combined with HCMS Academy's digital platform. Workers receive both field-based certification and ongoing digital development — a combination no competitor in Suriname offers.

Integrated Workforce Solution

Training, catering, and employment under one commercial relationship. HCMS recruits the crew (HUMANABLE), employs them (EOR), trains them (Academy + partner), deploys them (ATLAS), and supports them daily (Digi Coaches). No gaps between vendors.

International Certifications

MLC (Maritime Labour Convention) certified. ISO 9001 quality management. OPITO, STCW, ISM, and HACCP training standards. Your auditors will find full compliance documentation ready on demand.

Suriname & Guyana Coverage

Operations from both Paramaribo, Suriname and Georgetown, Guyana. As the Guyana-Suriname Basin develops into one of the world's most active deepwater provinces, HCMS and our partner are positioned to serve both markets from day one.

Proven Track Record

Clients Served Through Our Partnership

Our partner has delivered training, crew management, and offshore catering services to some of the world's leading energy companies:

Region Clients Served
Europe Shell, NAM, GDF Suez, Wintershall, Vermilion, Tulip Oil, TAQA
Middle East Kuwait Energy
Africa Kosmos Energy
Americas Staatsolie, Petronas Suriname, Parnaíba Gas
Institutions Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Telesur, Torarica Group

Next Steps

How to Engage
Step Action
1. Needs Assessment Tell us your training requirements (certifications, headcount, timeline) or catering scope (installation type, crew size, contract duration). We design the programme around your operational needs.
2. Proposal HCMS delivers a tailored proposal within 5 business days: scope, timeline, compliance certifications, and commercial terms. All pricing on request — structured per project, per crew, or per training programme.
3. Mobilisation Training programmes can begin within 2–4 weeks of agreement. Catering crew mobilisation within 4–6 weeks depending on installation requirements and crew certification status.
4. Ongoing Delivery Continuous quality monitoring through our partner's appraisal system. HCMS Academy tracks all training completions and certification expiry dates. Monthly service reports delivered to your project team.

Contact

Dr. Chivaro R. Gajadien — Owner & Founder
HCMS N.V. — K&K Heritage Group N.V.
cg@chivarogajadien.com · +597 886 12 12
HCMS: +597 883 71 15 · +597 431144 · info@hcmsnv.com
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