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
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