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The Workboat Association AGM 2025
View the schedule of events here: Training Workgroup Safety Group Technical Group
WA Newsletter – July 2025
Our monthly newsletter, featuring bespoke content handpicked from: The Workboat Association, its Members, Regulators and Workboat Industry Stakeholders. Read the latest issue here:
Norman Finlay Golf Trophy 2025 – A Memorable Two Days of Competition and Connection
Hosted and sponsored by OEG the 2024 Norman Finlay Golf Trophy took place on Tuesday 22nd July at the beautiful Old Thorns Golf and Country Club. Despite forecasts of thunderstorms and rain, the 25 participants were treated to superb weather and fantastic playing conditions. After a competitive day on the course, we’re delighted to announce […]
The International Workboat Show 2025
The International Workboat Show 2025 takes place between the 3rd and 5th December at the Morial Convention Center, New Orleans (USA).Produced by the same team as WorkBoat Magazine and WorkBoat.com, the conference and exhibition is aimed for Commercial Vessel Owners, Operators, and Builders as well as the Vendors and Suppliers that serve them. Of last […]
Recommendations following the 5th meeting of the MLC Tripartite Committee: How will this affect the Workboat Sector?
The Special Tripartite Committee of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC, 2006) is a specialized body established by the International Labour Organization (ILO) to oversee and review the implementation of maritime labour standards.
WA Newsletter – June 2025
Our monthly newsletter, featuring bespoke content handpicked from: The Workboat Association, its Members, Regulators and Workboat Industry Stakeholders. Read the latest issue here:
Workboat Survey Campaign 2024
In summer 2024 the MCA carried out a national inspection campaign specifically on UK registered Workboats. Many member’s vessels were inspected, and feedback was overall positive; there was a lot learned and shared by both operators and inspectors.
FLiDAR Workshop – Seawork
The G+, IMCA and the Workboat Association are holding a joint workshop at Seawork, on 10th June at 12:30, to discuss the: Risks, challenges and opportunities from FLiDAR buoy operations in the offshore wind industry. The short workshop is particularly aimed at those who have experience lifting, placing or transporting FLiDAR buoys.
Workboat Association CTV Subgroup
Lea Hurst, Senior Marine Operations Manager at Vestas, joins the group to discuss the CTV sector from the eyes of a Client. The session aims to bring collaboration to assess key industry challenges and charterer expectations.
Workboat Association Training Workgroup
This session, open to all members with an interest in Training, and will be discussing Apprenticeship updates, Towing for Beginners, moving away from paper to digital VTE’s and what’s next for Workboat related studies.