How To Prepare For Overnight and Swing Shift Positions

The night shift at a shipyard may be very attractive to you at some point in your career. But what happens when you shift from working during the day to at night. There is a lot that physically happens to your body when you make this transition. Sleep is essential and to make such a […]

Boost Your Employee Retention and Reduce Turnover With These Great Tips

Sure, you have to have a good method to hire employees when the needs arise, but that doesn’t mean you want to be in a constant state of recruiting. There are many people within your shipyard who have valuable roles, and your job as a manager is keeping them engaged and happy on the job. […]

How to Make a Career in Shipbuilding?

Working within a shipyard is a desirable career path for many people and for many reasons. If you’ve been thinking about pursuing a career in shipbuilding, what do you need to know to prepare? Before you start, there are some things that can help you make the best decisions for your future in this industry. […]

Vacation Time Is a Necessity for Your Workers

There is a stunning statistic that shows many American workers don’t take full advantage of their time off every year. Other nations have extensive time off plans and excellent productivity reports. But how does a lack of vacation time affect your shipyard? Are your employees taking the time off they need to make them better […]

How to Become a Shipfitter?

Shipfitter is the term for a specific classification of marine jobs performed by ship builders. These specialists often work at commercial and naval shipyards on the construction or repair of a ship. At its most basic, a shipfitter is literally the person who fits the pieces of the ship together using riveting or welding skills. […]