ASEAN Council for Offshore Safety and Training Standards

The Future of Safety-Critical Offshore Skills

Working together to develop a safe, skilled and competent offshore workforce across ASEAN. Industry-led standards for offshore, marine and energy operations.

12ASEAN Covered
20+Standards & Qualifications
50+Approved Centre Partners
50K+Certified Professionals
Who We Are

Industry-Led Standards for a Safer Offshore World

ACOSTS develops industry-led training, assessment and competence standards for offshore, marine and energy operations. We work with industry stakeholders, training providers, employers and subject-matter experts to support a workforce that is safe, skilled, mobile and future-ready.

Recognised under a UK-based parent organisation, ACOSTS brings together regional focus and international experience to support safer offshore operations across Southeast Asia.

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Safety-First Standards

Every standard is built around protecting lives in high-risk offshore environments.

ASEAN-Wide Reach

Frameworks designed to reflect national regulatory differences while maintaining consistent outcomes.

Industry Collaboration

Developed through expert consultation, workgroups and regular stakeholder review.

Future-Ready

Evolving standards for energy transition, renewables, hydrogen and digitalisation.

Standards & Qualifications

Comprehensive Coverage Across Safety-Critical Disciplines

In partnership with training centres and energy-sector stakeholders, ACOSTS develops standards, qualifications and competence frameworks for safety-critical offshore roles — designed to support consistent training delivery, robust assessment and transparent competence records.

Core Disciplines

Offshore Survival & Emergency Response -(OSER)
H2S & Hazardous Environments -(H2SHE)
Dynamic Positioning & Marine Operations -(DPMO)
Drilling & Well Control -(DWC)
Medical & First Aid -(MFA)
Renewables & Energy Transition -(RET)
Competence Management & Assessment -(CMA)
"To safeguard the ASEAN offshore and energy workforce by developing and maintaining industry-led training, assessment and competence standards."

ACOSTS Mission Statement