Who We Are
About
Built on over two decades of offshore and maritime expertise, World Cardinal Maritime Limited exists to bridge the gap between global maritime standards and local operational capacity.
Our Story
A Vision for Indigenous Maritime Excellence
We were established to provide world-class maritime, offshore support, logistics, and marine consultancy services to the oil and gas industry, shipping companies, offshore operators, and marine infrastructure projects across Nigeria and internationally. Our company is built on the principles of professionalism, safety, reliability, and international best practices. We aim to contribute significantly to the development of indigenous maritime capacity while delivering safe and efficient marine operations for our clients.
World Cardinal Maritime Limited was born from Captain Akpan's vision to strengthen indigenous maritime participation in the offshore and global shipping industry. Having spent years working with international maritime companies and offshore oil operators, he recognised the need for strong Nigerian maritime companies capable of delivering world-class marine services while developing local maritime expertise.
The company was therefore founded to bridge the gap between global maritime standards and local operational capacity, ensuring that Nigerian and African maritime professionals can compete at the highest international level.
Our Founder
Captain Kingsley Etukudo Akpan
Master Mariner · Senior Dynamic Positioning Operator
Captain Kingsley Etukudo Akpan is a Nigerian maritime professional with extensive marine and offshore experience spanning more than two decades. He is a Senior Dynamic Positioning Operator and a respected member of the Nautical Institute, London, as well as the Nigerian Institute of Shipping.
His career spans every rank from Deck Cadet through to Captain/Master, with operations aboard offshore support vessels, anchor handling tug supply vessels, fast supply vessels, and oil tankers across West Africa and global waters.
His operational expertise includes offshore logistics, FPSO support operations, vessel command, dynamic positioning operations, rig support, tanker lifting, ROV support, offshore installations maintenance, towing operations, and marine safety management.
What Drives Us
Our Core Values
Six principles guide every decision we make, every vessel we support, and every professional we place.
Safety
Safety is our highest priority. We adhere to ISM Code, STCW standards, and offshore safety procedures to ensure zero incidents across all operations.
Integrity
We conduct business with honesty, transparency, accountability, maintaining trust with clients, partners, and regulatory authorities.
Professional Excellence
We uphold the highest operational standards, ensuring every service delivery meets or exceeds international maritime best practices.
Reliability
Clients depend on us for consistent, on-time results. From port agency to offshore operations, dependable delivery is our signature.
Innovation
We embrace modern maritime technologies and practices to continuously improve service quality and operational efficiency.
Capacity Development
We are committed to developing indigenous Nigerian and African maritime professionals capable of competing at the highest international level.
Safety Commitment
Zero Incidents. Every Operation.
Safety remains the foundation of all operations at World Cardinal Maritime Limited. We adhere to international maritime conventions and safety management practices on every engagement, with the objective of zero incidents.
- International Safety Management (ISM) Code
- STCW Maritime Training Standards
- Offshore Safety Procedures
- Environmental Protection Guidelines
- Port State Control Compliance
ISM
Code Compliant
STCW
Certified Crews
SIRE
Inspection Ready
MLC
2006 Compliant
Operational Experience With Major Operators
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