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Author: danielle metcalfe
Workboat Association Technical Workgroup
Join us for an industry open session to discuss the current and incoming changes to the small vessel codes of practice (regulations), where things are at with Workboat Code 3, and the publishing of the NEW* Sport and Pleasure Code.
The Workboat Association Safety Workgroup
The session will be focussing on discussing, learning and identifying solutions for the prevention of hand and finger injuries.
Seawork 2025 Agenda
Everything you need to know throughout the week of SEAWORK 2025…
WA Armed Forces Reception
Inviting all currently serving and ex-serving personnel to a reception on our Pavilion at SEAWORK to celebrate the signing of the Armed Forces Covenant.
WA Seawork Pavilion Opening Reception
Join us at SEAWORK for nibbles, drinks and entertainment, including an Isles of Scilly rum tasting experience – all welcome.
New Master 500gt Apprenticeship Launched
Via the Maritime Skills Alliance, we are pleased to announce that the STCW II/3 Master 500gt Near Coastal CoC Apprenticeship is approved for delivery in England. Achieving the highest possible apprenticeship funding level of £27,000 per candidate. A further £6,000 per candidate may be awarded to the employer via the Maritime Education Fund, to help […]
Ensuring compliance with nis2: (EU Cyber Security Law)
A Guide for the Workboat Industry Official information from the European Union can be found here. (Written by Kerrie Forster on behalf of the Workboat Association, March 2025.) Introduction The NIS2 Directive, introduced by the European Union, aims to enhance the resilience of critical infrastructure against cyber threats. This guidance outlines the key requirements of […]
New Customs Rules for those working between the UK and the UK Continental Shelf
Official information from the UK Government can be found here. (Written by Kerrie Forster on behalf of the Workboat Association, March 2025) Changes to the way customs declarations must be made for goods travelling in/out of the UK from the UK continental shelf come into effect as of the 1st June 2025. Goods which exit […]