A leading Omani seaboard port and transshipment hub awarded Nexus Global a long‑term APM training contract to advance toward world‑class operations. The program builds workforce capability across maintenance & reliability with role‑based curricula, blended learning, and on‑the‑job coaching.
To sustain world‑class berth productivity and equipment availability, the port needed consistent skills, common work standards, and reliable closeout data across maintenance teams.
“The port was experiencing continuous equipment breakdowns which delays ship loading, causing turnaround time to be highly variable,” confirms Larry Olson, Nexus Global Managing Director. “This can potentially lead to lost profits/penalties due to missed loading time agreements. With proper Asset Performance Management (APM) training, we can optimize their current maintenance utilization and execution to improve asset management and maintenance decision-making. As a result, the client will see increased efficiency and faster vessel turnarounds.”
Cohort sessions + self‑paced modules + on‑the‑job reinforcement
Weekly plan–do–check cadence; schedule freeze
Closeout data quality (codes, time, parts); targeted coaching
Participants gain common language and tools; leaders see better schedule adherence, clearer KPIs, and faster time‑to‑competency—forming a foundation for world‑class performance.
Olson concludes, “By removing the “fat” from the process and the non-value-adding activities, we can concentrate on real value and return. Our training program will equip the maintenance team to accurately identify and mitigate failure modes and create the detailed job plans necessary for quality repairs. The client can expect to see minimized equipment downtime, reduced maintenance repairs cost, and improved asset reliability and availability."
Training delivered on site in Oman with regional support across the Gulf. Typical cohorts run 8–12 weeks with follow‑up coaching.