How to choose an offshore and oil & gas staffing agency in Norway
When operators, EPC contractors and shipyards select an offshore and oil & gas staffing agency in Norway, union compliance, certificate verification, rotational logistics and financial strength determine delivery reliability.
Background and requirements
Hiring project workforce onto the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS), onshore process plants and shipyards requires an Approved Staffing Enterprise (Arbeidstilsynet) that is externally audited as Revidert Arbeidsgiver and bound by nationwide collective agreements with Fellesforbundet and EL & IT Forbundet – enabling lawful hiring under the Norwegian Working Environment Act (AML § 14-12 (2)). Pre-qualification in Achilles and StartBANK and a strong economy (7× DN Gazelle) protect main contractors against supply-chain risk.
From information to agreement
Verify that the staffing agency checks every mandatory clearance prior to heliport or yard mobilisation on 2/4, 14/21 or 14/14 rotations: basic offshore safety training (GSK / BOSIET / HUET), Norwegian offshore medical certificate, trade certificates, DSB Gr. L electrical approval, FSE and EX certificates, and valid NS-EN ISO 9606 welding certificates (111, 135, 136, 138, 141) plus flange management courses.
Why do Tier-1 energy and offshore contractors choose Publiq AS in Norway?
Founded in 2013 (Org.nr 912 355 586), Publiq AS combines 400+ employees, a strong economy (7× DN Gazelle including 2026), Tier-1 track record with Aker Solutions and Aibel, full AML § 14-12 (2) union compliance, and 24/7 rotational mobilisation from offices in Norway and Gdansk.