The Commercial Marine Network, in partnership with Seawork and Maritime Journal and in association with The Workboat Association, introduce ‘Get Set for Workboat 2050’. Now in it’s second series, ‘Get Set for Workboat 2050’ provides a range of discussion topics from decarbonisation and autonomous vessels to hybrid battery and electric propulsion systems. Watch all the […]
The Workboat Association is proud to announce that Scarlett Barnett-Smith of the Port of London Authority / SeaRegs Training has won the 2021 John Percival Memorial Award. The Award was announced by John’s daughter Anna Percival-Harris during a surprise ‘hybrid’ presentation ceremony held at the PLA’s Headquarters alongside the River Thames, four candidates from […]
At an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Workboat Association held on 11.05.2021, the attendees voted in favour of adopting the proposed new Constitution. The new proposal was made after the WA Committee requested a legal review of the previous constitution from Myton Law. The new Constitution and the EGM Agenda & Minutes are all […]
Having completed his OOW Unlimited Cadetship, Owen visited both the Arctic and Antarctic with BAS before returning to his beginnings at Brightlingsea Harbour What it really did teach us was (as Kenneth Grahame so eloquently put); “there is absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing, as simply messing about in boats”. Where is […]
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 […]
. “We advocate and are committed to making a positive difference through action and support, not just within our organisations but also across the UK maritime sector and the broader maritime community.” . April 2021, the Workboat Association signed the Maritime UK Mental Health Pledge following agreement to do so at the Q2/2021 Safety Forum. […]
Click the link below to download the Workboat industry montage video 2021, created using WA members material: . Download here . .
Article by Chartwell Marine & the Workboat Association Unique collaboration on green fuels, new propulsion technology and hull-form optimization in the workboat sector will lay the foundation for global emissions reduction efforts Southampton, 2nd March – The workboat sector, comprising one of the strongest categories of the UK’s Ship Register and including many Small to […]
Winners Announcement!! A jury was nominated by the WA Training Workgroup to score the entries to this year’s Video Competition, we are pleased to announce the following winners who will all receive gift packs in reward!; Most interesting work scope and Best in Sector (Towing) – Holyhead Towing Company ‘Working in the Maldives’ Most inspiring Story / Script – […]
It is with deepest sadness we mourn the passing of the Workboat Association’s Life President: Norman Finlay MBE. Wednesday 5th August 2020, University Hospital Southampton, age 84. Following a career at sea and then as Superintendent of a dredger fleet, Mr Finlay became involved with workboats early in his career, and went on to become […]
12.07.2020 – London . The Industry Group comprising IADC, IAGC, IMCA, IOGP, ISOA and the Workboat Association (details below) applauds the breakthrough at an international maritime virtual summit hosted by the UK Government on 9 July where 12 other governments also pledged their support for actions needed to ensure the welfare of the world’s seafarers […]
Previous WA Chairman Mark Meade takes a look back at the creation and development of the Towage Good Practice Guides. . “Essentially it was designed to be a very down to earth and practical guide, it had to be easy to read and could be used not only to initially educate someone, but be kept […]
