A Milestone for RealSafe Training Centre — and for Ezra & Macquarie

RealSafe Training Centre (RTC) has reached a landmark milestone, receiving full certification to conduct internationally recognised offshore safety training courses at its headquarters in Batam, Indonesia. The courses — BOSIET, FOET, HUET, and TSBB — are mandatory qualifications for professionals operating in the offshore oil and gas sector and are critical to ensuring worker safety in high-risk marine environments.

For Ezra & Macquarie, this is more than an industry news item. As a company that holds a strategic stake in RTC, we have been closely involved in this journey — supporting the vision, navigating the challenges, and investing in the belief that a world-class offshore safety training facility in Batam was not only achievable, but necessary for the region.

This certification is a shared achievement, and one we are proud to celebrate alongside the RTC team.

Understanding the Certified Courses

The four programmes now offered by RTC at its Batam facility are core requirements for offshore industry personnel worldwide:

• BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training) — the foundational safety course for all offshore workers, covering survival techniques, firefighting, first aid, and helicopter underwater escape.

• FOET (Further Offshore Emergency Training) — a refresher course for experienced offshore personnel to renew and update their emergency response skills.

• HUET (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training) — specialised training preparing workers to safely evacuate from a submerged or capsized helicopter.

• TSBB (Tropical BOSIET with Basic Sea Survival) — a tropical climate variant of BOSIET that incorporates sea survival techniques relevant to operations in equatorial waters.

Strategic Significance for the Region

Batam's strategic location — in close proximity to Singapore and within the heart of Southeast Asia's energy corridor — positions RTC as a key training hub for offshore workers across the region. With major oil and gas operations active throughout Indonesian, Malaysian, and regional waters, access to accredited safety training facilities closer to operational sites reduces logistical burdens and costs for both operators and workers.

The certification of RTC's Batam headquarters also contributes to the development of local talent and safety competency, supporting Indonesia's broader goal of building a skilled and safety-conscious energy workforce.

A Journey We Were Part Of

Achieving this certification has not been without its challenges. The path to accreditation for an offshore training facility involves stringent requirements — from purpose-built infrastructure and specialised equipment to qualified instructors and compliance with international safety standards set by bodies such as OPITO (Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organisation).

Ezra & Macquarie's involvement in RTC goes beyond that of a passive investor. As a strategic stakeholder, we have worked alongside the RTC team — providing support, guidance, and a shared commitment to making this facility a reality. The ups and downs of this journey are ones we have experienced together, and it is deeply rewarding to see this effort culminate in a fully certified, operational training centre.

This milestone is a reflection of what is achievable when vision, perseverance, and the right partnerships come together.

Looking Ahead

With certification now secured, RTC is well-positioned to serve the growing demand for offshore safety training across the Asia-Pacific region. The centre's ability to deliver BOSIET, FOET, HUET, and TSBB programmes locally represents a meaningful contribution to raising industry safety standards — and a commercial opportunity that Ezra & Macquarie is proud to be invested in.

This investment aligns with Ezra & Macquarie's broader strategy of building and supporting businesses that strengthen safety, technical capability, and industry standards across the region. RTC is a strong example of the kind of ventures we believe in — ones with a clear purpose, a capable team, and the potential to make a lasting impact.

Congratulations to the entire RealSafe Training Centre team. We look forward to what comes next — together.

Ezra & Macquarie Group is a strategic stakeholder in RealSafe Training Centre (RTC), a certified offshore safety training provider based in Batam, Indonesia, offering internationally accredited programmes for the oil and gas industry.