NSL has constantly strived to create consistency in crane, rigging & lifting related training worldwide by continually improving their safety awareness products, training courses and gaining approvals from nationally recognised lead bodies in every region where oil and gas is being explored and produced.


NSL Aberdeen | Established 1989 - Head Office & Main Training Centre
Our Head Office in Queens Road, Aberdeen houses our technical department where all our technical documents, training course material and safety awareness products are developed. Our in-house graphics & multimedia department create the final products using cutting edge computer technology. The head office also manages and supports our training and technical services worldwide.
All the practical training listed in this site is presented at our bespoke training facility in Dyce, Aberdeen. This training can also be delivered at clients’ sites on and offshore if required.
Wherever our clients are working internationally, when it comes to safety, we intend to be able to look after their interests on a global scale. That is our commitment to the oil and gas industry.
NSL Caspian - Branch Office | Established 2004
From our office in Baku, Azerbaijan, NSL offer the placement of specialist personnel qualified in the field of crane operations, mechanical handling and lifting equipment, to assist in the control of all aspects of their client’s lifting operations. NSL personnel are exclusively based at various locations in Azerbaijan and Georgia and provide the following services:
• Maintenance / Certification Requirements, Rigging Loft Management
• Assessment of suitability of Contractors and Equipment Types for Particular Projects
• Training, Review and Continued Assessment /Coaching of Personnel
• Provision of Technical Authority / Appointed Person where required
• Liaison with Crane Providers / Operators
• Compilation of Procedural Documents including Method Statements and Risk Assessment
• Technical back-up where necessary from the NSL Aberdeen office
• Call out facilities for out-of-hours working
NSL America | Established 2005
The primary objectives of the Houston, Texas office and the training facility in Broussard, Louisiana are as follows:
- To firmly establish NSL training in the US oil & gas industry, particularly Crane Operations, Rigging & Lifting and Working at Height Rescue
- To actively seek to increase US sales of NSL products and services
- To gain a reputation for innovation and quality in training and publications
- To spread training into other industry sectors and geographical locations within North America
- To use our Houston office as a stepping stone to the South Americas and the Caribbean to promote the US, Spanish & Portuguese translated versions of our safety awareness documents
- To be represented, and to influence, the creation of international standards for the above subjects through alliances and partnerships
NSL Offices & Contact Details
NSL Ltd - Head Office
42 Queens Road
Aberdeen AB15 4YE
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1224 208988
eMail: info@nsl-aberdeen.com
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UK Training Centre
Howe Moss Crescent
Kirkhill Industrial Estate
Dyce
Aberdeen
AB21 0GN
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NSL America Inc.
2500 CityWest Blvd.
Suite 300
Houston TX 77042
Tel: +1 713 405 1877
Fax: +1 713 267 2267
eMail: info@nsl-america.com
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NSL America Training Centre
201 Hwy 96
Broussard
Louisiana
70518
Tel: +1 337 839 2102
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Azerbaijan Branch Office
Caspian Plaza
18th Floor 44 J. Jabbarly Street
Baku AZ1065
Azerbaijan
Tel: +994 12 418 76 21
eMail: info@nsl-caspian.com
Worldwide Key Contacts
Richard Dingwall | Managing Director | richard@nsl-aberdeen.com
Tom Byrne | Technical Director | tom@nsl-aberdeen.com
Martin Waite | Global Technical Manager | martin@nsl-aberdeen.com
Derek Emslie | Global Sales Manager | derek.emslie@nsl-aberdeen.com
Paul Thomson | Global Operations Manager | pault@nsl-aberdeen.com
Bruce Huggins | US Operations | bruce.huggins@nsl-america.com
Alison Mant | Accounts | alison@nsl-aberdeen.com
Jane Grubb | Training Administration & Bookings | jane@nsl-aberdeen.com
Gillian Gray | General Sales | info@nsl-aberdeen.com
Paul Geddes | Design, Media & Web Production | paul.geddes@nsl-aberdeen.com
