A new waste collection vessel recently entered service at the Port of Klaipeda in Lithuania.Rasa (“Morning Dew”) was built by Lithuania's Western Baltic Shipyard while Estonian shipbuilder Baltic Workboats was responsible for the vessel design, final outfitting, and systems integration.The…
Archives for July 2026
Malaysia Oil & Gas Skilled Manpower Gap: Demand, Risks & Strategic Responses
MarineCraft Journal | Maritime Operations Malaysia’s oil and gas industry is entering a phase of activity-intensive execution, with around 50 major turnarounds and shutdowns scheduled between 2025 and 2027 and peak demand estimated at up to 25,000 skilled workers. The manpower gap this creates is not a background HR issue. It is a central project […]
What Makes a Vessel Seaworthy? Hull, Equipment, Crewing & Legal Obligations
MarineCraft Journal | Maritime Safety A seaworthy vessel is not simply one that floats and moves. It is a ship that is properly constructed, maintained, crewed, and equipped to safely encounter the expected perils of the voyage while protecting crew, cargo, and the environment. In maritime law and risk management, unseaworthiness is a core liability […]
The Skilled Labour Shortage in Southeast Asian Shipyards: Causes and Fixes
MarineCraft Journal | Workforce & Compliance The skilled labour shortage in Southeast Asian shipyards has been building for years. What has changed is the gap between demand and supply has grown wide enough that the industry’s traditional workarounds are no longer adequate. The conversation has shifted from managing a shortage to solving a structural problem. […]
