WA Newsletter July 2026

🚢 The latest Workboat Association Newsletter is here! In this issue, you’ll find updates on the latest MCA guidance, funding opportunities, and our IceFish project, alongside key developments affecting the UK maritime sector. We also cover the reappointment of the UK Maritime Minister, upcoming carbon emissions tax changes, UK seafarer projections, and the latest progress […]

WA Newsletter – June 2026 Edition

WA Newsletter – June 2026 Edition

Our WA Newsletter – June 2026 Edition is here! This month’s edition features a roundup of everything that happened at Seawork, the latest MCA guidance and updates, news from SailGP as it returns to Portsmouth, and updates from our valued stakeholders. We hope you enjoy catching up on the latest developments across the maritime industry. […]

WA Newsletter May 2026

WA Newsletter May 2026

šŸ“¢ Our latest newsletter is now live! In this edition, we recap the WA Golf Event ⛳, celebrate Richard Brooks on his award nomination šŸ† and encourage your support and votes šŸ‘, plus cover the latest funding opportunities and MCA updates āš“ We also share the latest news from IceFish 🐟, feature a new article […]

WA Newsletter April 2026

WA Newsletter April 2026

šŸ“¢ Our latest newsletter is live! In this edition, we take you through everything the Association has been up to šŸ’¼, share the latest MCA updates and guidance āš“, and reveal some exciting events we’re partnering on and planning for our members šŸŽ‰ We’re also highlighting the fantastic work of our workgroup and subgroups over […]

WA Newsletter March 2026

WA Newsletter March 2026

šŸ“¢ Our March Newsletter is here! Catch up on everything you need to know this month — from key announcements and the latest MCA updates āš“ to welcoming the new Chief of MAIB šŸ‘ We’re also sharing what our workgroup and subgroups have been up to šŸ’¼, along with important updates for our stakeholders šŸ“¬ […]

WA Newsletter – February 2026

WA Newsletter – February 2026

In this edition we cover the launch of the Fair Work Charter, feature an article on decarbonisation guidance for UK vessel operators, provide important safety and regulatory updates—including the MAIB bulletin on the Biter incident and preparations for Workboat Code Edition 3—as well as news on the Hebridean Princess. We also get to know Patrick […]

WA Newsletter – January 2026

WA Newsletter – January 2026

This months edition we welcome you all to 2026, We see what the workgroups have planned for there first meetings, We Get To Know Rich Eggleton, One of the Newest Committee members, We have all of the MCA Updates in one place for you as well.Ā 

WA Newsletter – December 2025

WA Newsletter – December 2025

In this edition we go officially announce our Joint Gog Rope Document, we have an article on Improving Offshore Crew-Transfer Safety, IMO Rules on Violence and Harassment and the WA Guidance on that. We Get to Know Sam Dawkins from the Port of London Authority and we look at what the workgroups have to offer in 2026. 

WA Newsletter – November 2025

WA Newsletter – November 2025

This months edition we recap the AGM at Oulton Hall, announce the release of our Joint Gog Rope Document with BTA and UKMPA, We go over how the recent budget announce effects us in the maritime industry. We also have a new segment of the newsletter Called Workgroup Corner – were we keep you all updated […]

WA Newsletter – October 2025

WA Newsletter – October 2025

This months copy includes a quick runover theĀ EU’s new Entry/Exit System,Ā a piece onĀ Emissions Regulations for WorkboatsĀ Written by Rachel Hoyland, information on theĀ MCA Public Consultation and we also get to know the WAs newest member.Ā  Thank you to this months sponsorĀ Damen Shipyards. Read the latest issue here:

WA Newsletter – September 2025

WA Newsletter – September 2025

This months copy includes a welcoming to Keir Mather as the new Maritime Minister, The WAs response to the DfTsĀ Decarbonising Small Vessels Consultation, the latest Regulatory and Funding updates and we also get to know UKSA’s CEO Catherine Dixon. This months sponsorship banner has been gifted by the WA toĀ The Armed Forces Covenant. Read the […]

WA Newsletter – August 2025

WA Newsletter – August 2025

Our monthly newsletter, featuring bespoke content handpicked from: The Workboat Association, its Members, Regulators and Workboat Industry Stakeholders. Read the latest issue here: