Driving Offshore Safety Across ASEAN
Driving offshore safety, training consistency and workforce competence across Southeast Asia through industry-led standards and collaboration.
A Not-For-Profit Standards Body for the ASEAN Region
The ASEAN Council for Offshore Safety and Training Standards (ACOSTS) is a not-for-profit standards and competence body working with governments, regulators, employers, training providers and industry stakeholders across Southeast Asia.
Recognised under a UK-based parent organisation, ACOSTS brings together regional focus and international experience to support safer offshore operations. Our frameworks are designed to reflect national regulatory differences while maintaining consistent competence outcomes across the region.
Regional Focus
Dedicated to the unique regulatory and operational landscape of ASEAN offshore industries.
Not-For-Profit
Operating in the public interest of the offshore and energy workforce, not for commercial gain.
UK-Backed Authority
Recognised under a UK-based parent organisation, bringing international credibility to the region.
Industry-Led
Standards shaped by professionals, employers and experts from within the offshore sector itself.
Our Purpose
Mission & Vision
Our Mission
To safeguard the ASEAN offshore and energy workforce by developing and maintaining industry-led training, assessment and competence standards that protect lives, raise operational excellence and support a skilled, mobile workforce.
Our Vision
An industry where every worker is trained to a high safety standard, employers can demonstrate competence across critical disciplines, and learners have clear pathways to develop their skills and careers across the ASEAN region.
Our Approach
How We Work
We develop standards through a structured, collaborative process — ensuring every framework is practical, regionally relevant and internationally credible.
Industry Collaboration
Standards developed through expert consultation, industry workgroups and employer input.
Regular Review
Frameworks are kept current through continuous review cycles and stakeholder engagement.
Quality Assurance
Rigorous centre audits, assessor approvals and delivery monitoring ensure standards are upheld.
Regional Adaptability
Designed to accommodate national regulatory differences while maintaining consistent outcomes.
Our People
Led by Industry Professionals & Subject-Matter Experts
ACOSTS is led by professionals and subject-matter experts from the offshore, marine, safety, training and energy sectors. Our operations are designed to support centres, learners, employers, regulators and industry partners.
Our governance structure ensures that every decision reflects the needs of the workforce and the priorities of the industry — keeping standards practical, credible and future-focused.
Get in Touch →Offshore & Marine
Experts with hands-on experience in offshore platform operations and marine safety.
Training Specialists
Experienced curriculum designers and assessors from across the training sector.
Regulatory Advisors
Professionals with knowledge of ASEAN regulatory environments and compliance frameworks.
Energy Sector Leaders
Industry leaders driving the energy transition and future skills agenda across the region.
Work With ACOSTS
Whether you're a regulator, employer, training provider or industry body — ACOSTS welcomes collaboration that raises safety and competence standards across ASEAN.