In an industry where safety is non-negotiable and excellence is the expectation, Marine Derivatives Limited (MDL) has set a new benchmark for operational integrity and world-class Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) culture.
The company’s Bonga FPSO Lifting & Hoisting Team has achieved an extraordinary feat: four consecutive years of zero lifting incidents, a milestone that reinforces MDL’s unwavering commitment to offshore safety and performance.
Zero-Incident Excellence: By the Numbers
Date of Last Incident: 5th August 2021 (Forward crane cargo operation with A60).
Lifts Executed: Over 45,000 lifting operations completed flawlessly.
Total Tonnage Lifted: 237,336 tonnes — equivalent to the weight of 82 Saturn V rockets, the heaviest spacecraft ever launched.
On Lift Frequency: An average of 38 lifts per day, peaking at 14,354 lifts in 2024 alone.
Incident Rate: Maintained a 0.0 incident rate per 1,000 lifts annually.
This record is not just a reflection of competence — it is a testament to MDL’s proactive culture of safety, discipline, and excellence in execution.
MDL’s DNA: HSE Culture and Operational Mastery
As a Nigerian indigenous company delivering general offshore services, marine equipment supply, cargo handling, and procurement, MDL’s strength lies in its people and its processes. The Bonga FPSO success story is built on a foundation of:
- Strict compliance with international lifting protocols
- Continuous personnel training and certification
Rigorous inspection and maintenance routines - Management support and real-time feedback mechanisms.
By embedding HSE culture into every layer of operations, MDL has demonstrated how safety and productivity can go hand in hand — leading not only to lives saved but also to cost avoidance, improved asset integrity, and enhanced client trust.
A Salute to the Team and Management
The MDL Bonga FPSO team has expressed appreciation to the MDL Management, whose unwavering support, investment in resources, and belief in a “zero-compromise” safety philosophy have made this achievement possible.
“This milestone is not accidental. It is the result of years of investment in safety, in people, and in doing things the right way, every single time.”
— MDL Bonga FPSO Team Statement
About Marine Derivatives Limited
Headquartered in Lagos, Marine Derivatives Limited is a trusted partner to some of the biggest names in the energy sector, including Shell, Chevron, SEPLAT Energy, LEKOIL, and the Nigerian Ports Authority.
The company offers a robust suite of marine and offshore services including:
General offshore services (Lifting & Hoisting, Crew Transfer, Maintenance)
Marine equipment leasing and operation (including DP2 FSIV, AHTS, PSVs)
Cargo handling, storage and certified survey services,
Procurement and supply chain support for oilfield equipment.
With operational footprints across Nigeria’s maritime and offshore terrain, MDL continues to lead by example in advancing Nigeria’s local content goals, promoting safer seas, and enabling efficient offshore operations.
