Emphasizing training to turn out skilled workers for docking vessels

THE docked vessels must be completed to the required standards and launched within the designated timeframe, said Union Minister for Transport U Mya Tun Oo, during his inspec­tion tour of the 12,000-tonne dry dock of the Myanma Shipyards in Kamayut Township, Yangon Region, as well as the Setsan Shipyard of the Myanma Port Authority in Mingala Taungn­yunt Township on 2 May.

Upon arrival at the slipway facility of the 12,000-tonne dry dock of Myanma Shipyards, the managing director briefed the Union minister on the dock­ing and repair progress of two LPG tankers, the current ca­pacity for vessel docking, and the feasibility of developing a hard-standing slipway along the Hline River bank. In re­sponse, the Union minister emphasized the importance of prioritizing workplace safety, providing continuous training to ensure a steady supply of skilled labour, and enhancing staff health awareness.

Following this, the Union minister inspected the con­struction site of a 76-metre gen­eral cargo landing craft and the main engine installation work for a 190-foot coastal liner at the hard-standing slipway near the repair workshop, instruct­ing that all work must strictly follow approved ship designs to ensure structural integrity and directing the Department of Marine Administration to coor­dinate and oversee inspections with rigorous quality control throughout the process.

Subsequently, the Union minister inspected the Weld­ing Training School established within the repair workshop, instructing officials to expand training programmes to create employment opportunities and to arrange competency assess­ments as well as the issuance of recognized certificates upon completion of training.

Subsequently, the Union minister arrived at the Setsan Shipyard of the Myanma Port Authority in Mingala Taung­nyunt Township. There, the managing director reported on shipyard data, the status of vessel construction and re­pair operations, revenue gen­eration, and the ongoing repair work on the tugboat Manaung (3), which was docked at the yard. In response, the Union minister instructed that, in the construction and repair of vessels, strict adherence to ap­proved designs, high standards of workmanship, and the use of quality materials must be en­sured, while also directing that priority be given to workplace safety and necessary supervi­sory inspections, and noting that, as State-owned economic enterprises, they must conduct market research and explore new opportunities to increase revenue for both the depart­ment and the State.

Following this, the Union minister and his party inspect­ed the tugboat Manaung (3), which was undergoing repairs at the dock. — MNA/TH