Meet the new UK Minister for Maritime: Kelly Tolhurst MP

Meet the new UK Minister for Maritime: Kelly Tolhurst MP

Many will be aware that just before the weekend a new UK Minister was appointed with the role of Minister for Maritime after the cabinet reshuffle. Kelly Tolhurst MP of Rochester / Strood, previously a small vessel Surveyor and Director of a Marine paints supplier in the UK has been appointed the position. In 2016 […]

Member Profile: Ian Oxford, High Speed Transfers

Member Profile: Ian Oxford, High Speed Transfers

Ian tells us his story, what brought the HST team together and about their companies services and operation. Who are High Speed Transfers and what is your role within the company? High Speed Transfers (HST) are an Owner and Operator of Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs) and General Purpose Vessels and my role in the company […]

Association Revisited: Origin of the Safety Forum

Association Revisited: Origin of the Safety Forum

We look back at some of the key events from the past 25 years and hear from the people involved and where they are now. This month we learn about the origins of the WA Safety Forum from it’s first Chairman; Philip Woodcock. “Of all the significant achievements that the Safety Forum has achieved; that […]

Member Profile: Chris Stopford, Alphasea Marine

Member Profile: Chris Stopford, Alphasea Marine

Indvidual Corporate Member ‘Chris Stopford’ provides us a view into his career and the world of a Self-Employed Mariner. What is the history of Alphasea Marine Ltd? I began working as ‘Alphasea Marine Ltd’ originally in 2002 to fulfil a Leisure and Small Commercial Vessel delivery service, as well as numerous local and near European […]

MORE COLLABORATION  IN WORKBOAT WORLD

MORE COLLABORATION IN WORKBOAT WORLD

“The whole workboat industry is a competitive business. This has
several advantages in our open economy, but also a number of drawbacks. Below the pros and
cons of the competitive market of the present tug industry will be considered as an example
for the whole workboat industry and the value of higher levels of collaboration in promoting
more cost effective and safer working practices as well as a higher degree of innovative
developments will be explored.”

Member Profile: Ray Douds, Port Of Tyne

Member Profile: Ray Douds, Port Of Tyne

How long have you been working at the Port Of Tyne and what is your current role? I joined the Port Of Tyne just over seven years ago as the Marine Services Manager. I have responsibilities to deliver safe and efficient maritime services to meet the needs of our customers and clients alike. Principally I […]

Revisit: Understanding Fatigue

Revisit: Understanding Fatigue

At Seawork 2018 the Workboat Association launched the ‘Understanding Fatigue’ safety poster which was developed in conjunction with the MCA and The Shipowners’ Club, to help crewmembers identify the signs of fatigue – both in themselves and in others – at sea. Following the 2017 WA / Offshore Wind Safety Forum, where the issue of […]

Member Profile: Mike Proudlove, Offshore Turbine Services

Member Profile: Mike Proudlove, Offshore Turbine Services

At what age did you first decide to take up a career in the Maritime Sector? I grew up in Pembrokeshire, west Wales and started messing around in boats at an early age. After completing my first commercial yacht delivery while I was still at university, the idea of making a living while working on, […]

CHIRP: Maritime Feedback 57

CHIRP: Maritime Feedback 57

#CHIRP‘s latest Maritime Feedback Newsletter (57) is available now More about CHIRP here: https://www.chirp.co.uk/what-we-do/code-of-practice

Code of Safe Working Practices: 2019

Code of Safe Working Practices: 2019

Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers: 2019 Amendment MIN 601 “This Marine Information Note provides information about the 2019 amendments to the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers (“the Code”). The Code deals with the regulatory framework and provides best practice guidance for health and safety on board ship. It also […]

IMDG (Dangerous Goods) Training and Certification for Workboats.

IMDG (Dangerous Goods) Training and Certification for Workboats.

Feedback Survey   IMDG (Dangerous Goods) Training and Certification for Workboats. Those involved in the transportation of Dangerous Goods at sea will know that training for those handling and working with Dangerous Goods cargo is mandatory for a vessel to receive and maintain its Dangerous Goods DoC. Though unless Owners/ Operators provide inhouse training, there […]

Post Brexit Continuity for overseas UK coded vessel operations

Post Brexit Continuity for overseas UK coded vessel operations

Concerned about Brexit? The Workboat Association has been working with the UK and key industry stakeholder country Governments to detail what life after Brexit may look like for UK ‘coded’ vessels working outside of UK domestic waters. The following research document has been created: Post Brexit Overseas Continuity 2