Journal - MarineCraft

The IMO FSS Code: A Practical Compliance Guide for Shipowners

July 24, 2026July 20, 2026 by WebMaster

The IMO Fire Safety Systems Code is the detailed technical rulebook that turns SOLAS Chapter II-2 fire protection obligations into specific performance, installation, testing, and maintenance requirements that surveyors, class societies, and flag states can verify. For shipowners, understanding what the Code requires in practice, and where compliance most commonly breaks down, is essential for survey readiness, PSC performance, and crew safety.

Confined Space Operations: Key Risks, Safety Protocols & Rescue Requirements

July 24, 2026July 13, 2026 by WebMaster

Confined space work is among the most hazardous activities in maritime, oil and gas, and industrial operations. Limited access, poor ventilation, and hidden atmospheric hazards combine to amplify the risks of asphyxiation, toxic exposure, engulfment, and entrapment. When things go wrong, rescue is difficult, visibility is poor, and escape routes are restricted. Prevention and preparation are the only reliable defences.

Commercial Drone Operations in Malaysia: What CAAM Requires in 2026

July 24, 2026July 11, 2026 by WebMaster

A drone over an industrial site is not a gadget. In Malaysian airspace it is an aircraft, and flying one for commercial work without the right certification, permit, and insurance is not a grey area. It is illegal, and enforcement has moved from theory to practice.

BOSIET and T-BOSIET Explained: The Offshore Survival Training Guide for Malaysian Waters

July 24, 2026July 11, 2026 by WebMaster

Understand the difference between BOSIET and T-BOSIET, when CA-EBS is compulsory, and how expired certificates create mobilisation delays in Malaysian offshore operations.

Malaysia Oil & Gas Skilled Manpower Gap: Demand, Risks & Strategic Responses

July 24, 2026July 7, 2026 by WebMaster

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 risk, a safety management challenge, and a strategic priority for operators, contractors, and the government agencies that underpin the sector.

What Makes a Vessel Seaworthy? Hull, Equipment, Crewing & Legal Obligations

July 24, 2026July 6, 2026 by WebMaster

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 trigger. Understanding what seaworthiness requires in concrete, practical terms is essential for every shipowner, manager, and technical adviser.