MarineCraft Journal | Workforce & Training As offshore projects grow more technically demanding and regulatory oversight tightens across Southeast Asia, the question of who certifies your welders, and to what standard, has become a frontline project risk issue. By MarineCraft Journal · 18 May 2026 · 8 min read 40%of offshore weld failures trace to […]
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Drone Training for Maritime & Oil and Gas Workers: The Business Case for Action
MarineCraft Journal | Maritime Technology Drones are now embedded in day-to-day operations across ships, ports, offshore platforms, refineries, and pipelines. The question for maritime and oil and gas organisations is no longer whether to deploy them. It is whether the workforce is trained to do so safely, legally, and to a standard that holds up […]
Welding & Fitting Training Standards in Malaysia: What Employers Need to Know
MarineCraft Journal | Workforce & Compliance Hiring welders and fitters in Malaysia is about more than filling vacancies. It requires a clear understanding of certification tiers, process-specific qualifications, and compliance obligations that vary by sector and project type. By MarineCraft Journal · March 2026 · 7 min read SKM 3Minimum benchmark 3Major weld standards WPQTRequired […]
End-to-End Manpower Supply for Shipyards: A Comprehensive Industry Guide
MarineCraft Journal | Workforce & Operations Shipyards don’t run on machines alone. They run on people. When manpower planning breaks down, schedules slip, costs escalate, and quality suffers. End-to-end manpower supply is the framework that keeps the entire workforce lifecycle aligned from first hire to final delivery. By MarineCraft Journal · May 2026 · 10 […]
Hot Work Safety: What Every Welder and Fitter Should Know
MarineCraft Journal | Safety & Compliance Hot work is one of the highest-risk activities in shipyards and industrial facilities. Every welder and fitter working near combustible materials, confined spaces, or fuel systems shares direct responsibility for ensuring a routine task doesn’t become a catastrophic event. By MarineCraft Journal · May 2026 · 6 min read […]
Why the Welder Qualification Test Matters for Shipyard Jobs
MarineCraft Journal | Shipyard Operations In shipyards and offshore fabrication facilities, a welder’s qualification record isn’t a bureaucratic formality. It’s the documented assurance that every critical joint has been made by someone proven capable of making it correctly. Here is why the WQT sits at the heart of structural integrity and regulatory compliance. By MarineCraft […]
