Session 1: May 27th 2021, 10 :00 – 11:00 (UK time)
Target audience: Seafarers and those relatively new to the Workboat Code and Maritime Regulation.
Presented by: WA CEO – Kerrie Forster and YBDSA CEO (and former MCA Code Vessel Lead) – Bas Edmonds
Contents:
Introduction to Maritime Regulations
– Background to IMO, International and Domestic Regulations
– The MCA and the development of the Workboat Code
– Regulations that affect Workboats outside of the Workboat Code
The Workboat Code
– The history of the Workboat Code
– The contents of the Workboat Code
– The future of the Workboat Code
International interpretation
– Using the Workboat Code outside of UK waters
Session 2: June 3rd 2021, 14:00 – 16:00 (UK time)
Target audience: Those coming ashore, Managers, Superintendents, Charterers, and Inspectors & Auditors new to the Code.
Presented by: WA CEO – Kerrie Forster and SeaRegs Training Director – Simon Jinks
Contents:
The Workboat Code
– The history of the Workboat Code
– The application of the Workboat Code
– The future of the Workboat Code
International Interpretation
– Using the Workboat Code outside of UK waters
Layout of the Workboat Code
– Deep dive into the layout and Annexes of the Workboat Code
– Construction & Technical requirements, Navigation & Communication equipment
– Manning, Documentation, Publication and Health & Safety
Understanding the changes in the Codes development
– Difference between the Brown Code, MGN 280, WBC2 TWGS and WBC2
– Dangerous Goods
– Manning
Certification under the Workboat Code
Session 3: June 8th 2021, 14:00 – 16:00 (UK time)
Target audience: Further understanding for Primary users, Workboat Surveyors & Inspectors and Advanced stakeholders
Presented by: WA CEO – Kerrie Forster, SCMS CEO – Stuart Gladwell and MCA Code Vessel Lead – Rob Taylor.
Contents:
Prior Session Re-cap
– Brief oversight of the elements captured in Sessions 1 and 2.
Certifying and maintaining a vessel to the Workboat Code
– How does the process work? (Including behind the scenes)
– What version of the Code can I certify a vessel to?
– What happens if the vessel or crew do not meet the Codes requirements?
Understanding the changes in the Codes development
– Difference between the Brown Code, MGN 280, WBC2 TWGS and WBC2
– Dangerous Goods
– Manning
Additional Certification supporting the Workboat Code
– Need for a Safety Management System
– Dangerous Goods DoC, Safe Manning Document, Radio License
– Other certification required by external Port States or Charterers
FAQ and Myth Busting
– Frequently asked questions and common mis-beliefs related to the Code
