Article: The art and Science of Compass Adjusting – B. Cooke & Sons

Article: The art and Science of Compass Adjusting – B. Cooke & Sons

The Art and Science of Compass Adjustment: A Journey of Discovery Sylvester Perera, a certified Compass Adjuster by the MCA, shares his unique journey from Computer Science graduate to master craftsman in the field of compass making and compass adjusting. His passion for hands-on creation led him to the doors of B. Cooke & Son […]

New beginnings for the English Workboat Crewmember Apprenticeship

New beginnings for the English Workboat Crewmember Apprenticeship

The English Workboat Crewmember Apprenticeship takes a new form, and name. Now known as the “Small Commercial Vessel (SCV) Crewmember Apprenticeship”, the Apprenticeship standard has been reviewed and updated to cater for a larger candidate entry rate and the latest requirements as published in Workboat Code 3. Published on the same day as Workboat Code […]

Workboat Code 3 is published

Workboat Code 3 is published

The latest edition of the Workboat Code enters into force before the end of 2023. It replaces The Workboat Code Edition 2, and also the original Brown Code. This Code applies to workboats, pilot boats and Remotely Operated Unmanned Vessels under 24m operating in UK waters, or under the UK flag operating internationally. This Code […]

Complying with IMO tier III recommendations: Coded Workboats

Complying with IMO tier III recommendations: Coded Workboats

[spacer] New Guidance Notice   Created by the WA together with the MCA, this poster explains the UK Administration’s implementation of the IMO tier III recommendations for Coded Workboats, Application as of Jan 1st 2022. Download the Guidance here  

Event: How to manage Cyber Risk on Workboats

Event: How to manage Cyber Risk on Workboats

14th September 2022 @ 11:00 – 12:00 UK time  MS Teams: Click here to join the meeting Instances of cyber-attacks on ships are now happening at the rate of more than one per day and operators and owners of vessels must consider how they can improve their cyber security and protect their assets. The IASME Consortium […]

The Guidelines On Cyber Security Onboard Small Commercial Vessels

The Guidelines On Cyber Security Onboard Small Commercial Vessels

The WA has produced Guidelines On Cyber Security Onboard Small Commercial Vessels. The guide aims to assist in the development of a proper cyber risk management strategy in accordance with relevant regulations and best practises on board a small commercial vessel with a focus on work processes, equipment, training, incident response and recovery management. Download […]

IR35 employment tax changes (UK) Workshop

IR35 employment tax changes (UK) Workshop

On Thursday April 8th 2021 the WA, supported by Brookson Group and industry guests ran a Workshop focused on the implications of the new IR35 employment tax regulations. “Brookson’s are a regulated law, finance and accountancy firm with over 20 years’ experience in self-employed finances.”   Following on from our introduction at the recent Safety […]