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 […]
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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. […]
Common WQT Mistakes That Cause Failure — And How to Fix Them Before Test Day
MarineCraft Journal | Shipyard Operations Many otherwise competent welders fail the WQT not because they can’t weld, but because they repeat predictable mistakes around procedure adherence, technique discipline, and test-day behaviour. For new welders entering the maritime, oil and gas, and industrial construction sectors, recognising these failure patterns before test day, and training to eliminate […]
What OPITO Certification Actually Means for Your Workforce
MarineCraft Journal | Workforce & Training OPITO certification is mentioned in almost every offshore workforce conversation, but it is rarely explained with any precision. Understanding what it covers, how its framework is structured, and where its limits lie changes how employers, contractors, and workers think about what offshore readiness actually means. By MarineCraft Journal · […]
How to Prepare for Your Welder Qualification Test (WQT): A Practical Guide
MarineCraft Journal | Shipyard Operations The Welder Qualification Test is a formal, code-driven assessment, not a skills demonstration. It determines whether you can produce sound, repeatable welds within specified parameters and acceptance criteria. For new welders entering maritime, oil and gas, or structural construction, approaching it the right way is the difference between passing first […]
What to Look for in a Professional Drone Training Programme for Maritime Operations
MarineCraft Journal | Maritime Technology As drones become embedded in inspection, surveillance, mapping, and emergency response workflows, the quality of training has a direct impact on safety, compliance, and return on investment. For maritime and oil and gas operators, selecting a professional drone training programme is no longer a question of price. It is a […]
