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. […]
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 · […]
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 […]
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 […]
