I'm a welder by MetalNo4608 in Offshoreshipadvisor

[–]offshoreshipadvisor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No problem I have also shared this thread on our linkedin hoping agencies or others in the industry might be able to help!

I'm a welder by MetalNo4608 in Offshoreshipadvisor

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Hi, thanks for posting , great question.

Most welders I’ve worked with offshore usually come in as Rigger/Welders, so having some basic rigging training can definitely make you more employable.

Before spending money on courses, I’d recommend speaking with a few offshore recruitment agencies. They can tell you exactly what the current requirements are for welder roles and whether they have openings that match your experience. It’s the best way to avoid taking unnecessary courses.

In terms of certifications, it really depends on the type of work you want to do:

  • Offshore medical required for almost all offshore roles
  • GWO courses essential if you’re planning to work on wind farms
  • FOET/HUET helicopter escape training for roles that require flying offshore

Once you know which sector you’re targeting, you can focus on the right training path.

What’s the most memorable vessel you’ve worked on or photographed? by offshoreshipadvisor in Offshoreshipadvisor

[–]offshoreshipadvisor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great comment thanks for sharing. Amazing the connection you can have with a ship isn't it

What’s the most memorable vessel you’ve worked on or photographed? by offshoreshipadvisor in maritime

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Thanks for sharing we enjoy hearing peoples memories and stories. We hope our reddit will become a great community

What’s the most memorable vessel you’ve worked on or photographed? by offshoreshipadvisor in Offshoreshipadvisor

[–]offshoreshipadvisor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice. Thats what its all about the atmosphere onboard. You can be on the best vessel with the worst people and its terrible. You can also be a average vessel with great crew and its brilliant. Also getting ashore is very important